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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – INTEGRATED LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME (ILRRDSP)
Please be advised that the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) has opened applications for the Integrated Land Reform and Rural Development Support Programme (ILRRDSP) for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial years.
The programme provides support aimed at enhancing food security, promoting rural enterprise development, strengthening agricultural value chains and revitalising land reform catalytic projects. Eligible applicants include rural households, subsistence farmers, communal producers, land reform beneficiaries, smallholder farmers, cooperatives, agri-SMMEs, aggregated producers and qualifying catalytic land reform projects.
Application Period
• Opening date: 03 September 2026
• Closing date: 30 September 2026
How to Apply
Applicants are advised to:
1. Identify the appropriate category of support based on their farming operation, enterprise or project.
2. Complete the application form and ensure that all required supporting documentation is available.
3. Prepare, where applicable:
o Certified copy of ID;
o Proof of land rights or legal access;
o Business plan or project proposal;
o Relevant technical support letters;
o Governance documents;
o CIPC registration and tax compliance documents, where applicable.
4. Submit the completed application electronically through the following application link: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/d22007cbc66048f09426f73a26847839?open=menu
Applicants are strongly encouraged not to wait until the closing date and to ensure that their applications are complete before submission. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be subjected to compliance screening, verification and due diligence, and submission does not guarantee approval.
For Western Cape enquiries, applicants may contact Mr. N. Mgoqi on 076 512 5216.
Kindly circulate this advert widely within your networks, particularly to eligible farmers, CPAs, cooperatives, rural enterprises, land reform beneficiaries and other potential applicants who may benefit from the programme.
Please find the official advert attached for further details and eligibility requirements.
The National Presidential MSME and Cooperative Awards
The Department of Small Business Development and SEDFA are proud to announce that the National Presidential MSME and Cooperatives Awards are back, championing local excellence for a globally competitive South Africa!
These prestigious awards recognise excellence, innovation, and resilience across ten diverse categories, including agriculture, manufacturing, finance, digital, cooperatives, as well as female- and youth-owned enterprises.
Great News! The application deadline has been extended.
You now have additional time to submit your entry and showcase your business on a national platform.
New Application Deadline: Monday, 07 September 2026
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain recognition for your hard work and contribution to South Africa’s economy.
Apply: https://www.msmeawards.org/
