INTRODUCTION
We would love to show you how we can maximise the value of your ESD contribution. Funders can contribute to our initiatives in the form of grant, loan or equity contributions. We are aligned to the Financial Services (FS) Code to ensure immediate recognition of enterprise and supplier development points.
| CONTRIBUTION | TERMS | ED POINTS |
| Grant capital | Non-recoverable donation. Application: Non-financial support for SMEs |
Immediate, 100% recognised once-off |
| Loan capital | Debt, interest free, unsecured, seven-year term, R1m minimum amount Application: Financial support for SMEs |
Immediate, 70% recognised annually |
| Investment capital | Equity, unit-holding, seven-year term, R10m minimum investment Application: Financial support for SMEs |
Immediate, 70% recognised annually |
| SD POINTS (SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT RECOGNITION) |
| Funders can qualify for SD points (in addition to ED points) by procuring a service from the Fund per the requirements of the FS Code. Services available include access to the Fund’s SME database for procurement purposes or the provision of customised SME support. |
