The Capital Projects Feasibility Programme (CPFP) is a cost-sharing grant incentive administered by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic). The programme is designed to facilitate feasibility studies that are likely to lead to high-impact projects which stimulate value-adding economic activities in South Africa and contribute to the country’s industrial policy objectives.
The CPFP is particularly focused on projects that will increase South African exports, strengthen the international competitiveness of South African capital goods and services, and stimulate project development in Africa — particularly within SADC countries and in support of NEPAD objectives. The programme also aims to create sustainable jobs and stimulate upstream and downstream linkages with SMMEs and BEE companies.
The grant covers up to 50% of total feasibility study costs for projects located outside Africa, and 55% for projects located in Africa, with a maximum grant of R8 million. Eligible studies must cover new projects, expansions, or rehabilitation of existing projects, with a minimum local content requirement of 50% for goods and 70% for professional services (at the discretion of the Adjudication Committee).
Applicants must be South African registered legal entities. Foreign entities are eligible only if they partner with a South African registered entity, and the application must be submitted by the South African entity. Projects may be situated anywhere in the world except South Africa.
Motivational factors that may strengthen an application include job creation, skills development, SMME linkages, sub-contracting at least 10% of professional services to black-owned South African professionals/entities, a clear time period for project realisation, and multi-source funding from private and public sector organisations.
The CPFP is available to:
Studies must meet the following non-financial criteria:
The CPFP offers a cost-sharing grant as follows:
The grant is provided specifically towards the cost of conducting the feasibility study, not the capital project itself.
The CPFP grant may only be used towards the costs of conducting a feasibility study for a qualifying capital project. Eligible costs relate to:
The resulting project must be one that will stimulate the market for South African capital goods and services and increase South African exports.
For application:
For claims:
You likely qualify if:
You likely do not qualify if:
Applicants must provide a completed CPFP Application Form, the CPFP Application Checklist, a Local Content Value Estimation Sheet, a description of the feasibility study scope and anticipated project outcomes, a projected timeline for project realisation, and evidence of buy-in from private or public sector partners.
A minimum of 10% of the total professional services involved in the feasibility study should be sub-contracted to South African black-owned professionals/entities. Buy-in and funding from private and public sector organisations to realise the project is a positive motivational factor. Foreign entities must partner with a South African registered entity.
Applications: cpfpapps@thedti.gov.za
Claims: cpfpclaims@thedti.gov.za
Enquiries: CPFPContact@thedti.gov.za
Programme officials:
Most applications are delayed or declined due to incomplete submissions. Preparing the items below upfront will significantly improve your chances.
Core documents (required for almost all funds)
Project‑specific documents (depending on the fund)
Additional requirements
Timelines vary by fund and depend heavily on the quality and completeness of your application.
Email Address: NFMcustomercare@thedtic.gov.za
Mr. Mahlatse Mothapo: 012 394 3554 / 082 903 5845
Ms. Jane Mtshali: 012 394 1385
Email Address: NGLcustomercare@thedtic.gov.za
Mr. David Molefe: 012 394 1262
Ms. Selinah Swaratlhe: 012 394 1140
Email Address: WCcustomercare@thedtic.gov.za
Mr. Elias Rafapa: 021 480 8064 / 063 688 6466
Mr. Vuyo Zitha: 021 480 8055 / 066 306 8424
Ms. Monica Masangwana: 021 480 8063 / 082 647 3611
Email Address: ECcustomercare@thedtic.gov.za
Mr. Andre Le Grange: 041 502 9000 / 060 753 0751
Mr. Simphiwe Ngonyama: 060 753 0663
Ms. Princess Konza: 072 295 4806
Email Address: KZNcustomercare@thedtic.gov.za
Mr. Wiseman Myeni: 076 129 9697
Ms. Rajeshri Sardha: 072 295 1480
Ms. Neela Govender: 072 296 0369
Ms. Constance Gumede: 072 296 1837
Use the following tools to help you apply:
