Call for Applications: Business Infrastructure Support Programme (BISP)

The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) invites qualifying applicants to apply for support under the Business Infrastructure Support Programme (BISP).

BISP aims to support MSMEs with Business enabling machinery, equipment, tools, technology, energy support and Infrastructure (newly built or refurbished) and enable market access for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

WHAT SUPPORT IS OFFERED?

• Built Infrastructure – refurbished or new (e.g. MSME
hubs, Industrial Parks, market stalls etc)
From R1m up to R23m
• Equipment, Tools, Technology and Machinery
From 1m up to R5m
• Energy Support Solutions
From R1m up to R10m

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must complete the BISP application form and submit it together with all required supporting documents as listed in the form, including but not limited to:
• Financial statements and or management accounts signed by an accountant (where applicable )
• Compliance documentation (Permits from relevant authorities where applicable eg EIA or Land Use – N.B built infrastructure applications)
• CSD compliance for Suppliers
• Technical designs and cost breakdowns
• Executive Authority approvals

WHO CAN APPLY?

Eligible applicants include:
• Municipalities
• Municipal and Provincial Entities
• Traditional Authorities
• Registered legal entities (e.g cooperatives, private companies, informal traders)
• The program covers applicants who fall within the category of Micro Enterprises with the maximum turnover of R10m as well as Small Enterprises with an annual turnover of not more than R10m.

HOW TO APPLY

• Apply online: https://vcmasa.dsbd.gov.za/ or
• Download and complete the official BISP Application Form on https://vcmasa.dsbd.gov.za/ and submit the completed application and supporting documents via email to: BISP@dsbd.gov.za

You will receive an automated response with a reference number confirming receipt of your application.

CLOSING DATE

Applications must be submitted by

(1st September to 19th September.) Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.