KZN Youth Empowerment Fund 2026
Applicants must be entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 who reside in KwaZulu-Natal and operate a youth-owned business in a priority sector.
Open · closes 5 Nov 2026
Grant KwaZulu-Natal
Applications close 5 November 2026
Applications open 05 October 2026 and close 05 November 2026.
About
The fund supports young people in KwaZulu-Natal to start, develop and grow sustainable businesses and innovative ventures. It is for qualifying youth-owned businesses in the listed priority sectors, with funding offered across three business categories.
What it covers
Threshold 1: R1,000 to R100,000; Threshold 2: R100,000.01 to R500,000; Threshold 3: R500,000.01 to R2,000,000
- Starting, developing and growing sustainable businesses and innovative ventures in Agriculture and Agribusiness, Manufacturing, Tourism and Hospitality, Green E
Who can apply
Applicants must be aged 18 to 35 years.
Applicants must reside in KwaZulu-Natal.
Businesses must be youth-owned and operate in a priority sector.
Threshold 1: create at least 2 job opportunities.
Threshold 2: create at least 4 job opportunities.
Threshold 3: create at least 10 job opportunities.
Documents to prepare
Completed application form
Required supporting documentation
How to apply
- 1Get an application form from the KZN Online website or a Local or District Municipal Office.
- 2Complete the application form and include the required supporting documentation.
- 3Submit the completed form to your nearest Local or District Municipal Office; emailed applications will not be accepted.
Sources
Official sourceKwaZulu-Natal Office of the PremierChecked against www.kznonline.gov.za on 23 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.