Loan + Grant Blend

Agro-Energy Fund (Land Bank / DALRRD)

Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (Government Agency)

Agro-Energy Fund (Land Bank / DALRRD) is a loan + grant blend from Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development offering up to R 1 500 000 for startup, growth, established businesses across South Africa. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Overview

Part-loan, part-grant funding from the Land Bank (with DALRRD) for alternative energy on farms - solar panels, biogas and biomass plants - to cut load-shedding losses on irrigation, intensive production and cold-chain operations. Smallholders (turnover R50,000 to R1 million) get up to 70 percent as a grant capped at R500,000; medium-scale farmers get 50 percent capped at R1 million; large-scale farmers (turnover above R10 million) get 30 percent capped at R1.5 million, with the balance as a Land Bank loan. Apply directly through the Land Bank.

Funding AmountUp to R 1 500 000
CoverageNational
Business StageStartup, Growth, Established

Programme details last verified on 12 June 2026.

Full Description

R1.2 billion fund providing grants and loans for farmers to acquire solar and alternative energy equipment. Small-scale up to R500k, medium up to R1m, large up to R1.5m grants.

Eligibility Criteria

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Min. Years Trading0 years
Target SectorsAgriculture

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding does Agro-Energy Fund (Land Bank / DALRRD) offer?

Agro-Energy Fund (Land Bank / DALRRD) offers up to R 1 500 000 per applicant.

Who qualifies for Agro-Energy Fund (Land Bank / DALRRD)?

Agro-Energy Fund (Land Bank / DALRRD) targets startup, growth, established businesses across South Africa.

When is the deadline for Agro-Energy Fund (Land Bank / DALRRD)?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How do I apply for Agro-Energy Fund (Land Bank / DALRRD)?

Check your eligibility with the free readiness check on Okhantu, prepare the required documents, then apply on the provider's website.