Sector Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS)
Projects must improve sector exports, performance or emerging exporter capabilities, be developmental or promotional, and benefit a sector or value chain in line with SSAS objectives.
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About
SSAS supports the development of South African emerging exporters through approved activities and physical or digital event participation. Its project funding is a reimbursable 80:20 cost-sharing grant for export councils, Joint Action Groups and industry associations.
What it covers
Reimbursable 80:20 cost-sharing grant
- Costs for approved activities
- Physical and digital event participation
Who can apply
Projects must have specific tasks, measurable outcomes and milestones, a defined short-term period and associated costs.
Projects must focus on improving sector exports, performance or emerging exporter capabilities.
Projects must be developmental or promotional and benefit a sector or value chain in line with SSAS objectives.
Documents to prepare
SSAS Project Funding Application Form
SSAS Project Coordinator Application Form
SSAS Individual Application Form
SSAS Declaration by Project Coordinator
SSAS Checklist Project Coordinator
SSAS Checklist Individual Participant
SSAS Project Funding Guidelines
SSAS Emerging Exporters Guidelines
Sources
Official sourceThe Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)Checked against www.thedtic.gov.za on 23 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.