Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) – Capital Projects Feasibility Programme (CPFP)

The Capital Projects Feasibility Programme (CPFP) is a cost-sharing grant that contributes to the cost of feasibility studies likely to lead to projects that will increase local exports and stimulate the market for South African capital goods and services. The grant is capped at R8 million, covering up to 50% of total feasibility study costs for projects outside Africa and 55% for projects within Africa. The programme aims to attract domestic and foreign investment, strengthen international competitiveness of South African capital goods, create sustainable jobs, stimulate project development in Africa (particularly SADC countries), and foster linkages with SMMEs and BEE companies.

South African registered legal entities. Foreign entities may apply only in partnership with a South African registered entity, and the application must be submitted by the South African entity. Eligible studies include new projects, expansion or rehabilitation of existing projects. The project anticipated from the feasibility study must fulfil programme objectives. Minimum local content: 50% for goods and 70% for professional services. Projects must be situated anywhere in the world excluding South Africa. A minimum of 10% of total professional services during the feasibility study should be sub-contracted to South African black-owned professionals/entities.

Applications must be submitted to cpfpapps@thedti.gov.za. Claims should be sent to cpfpclaims@thedti.gov.za. Enquiries can be directed to CPFPContact@thedti.gov.za or contact Thabiso Goeieman at TGoeieman@thedtic.gov.za / +27 (12) 394-5164 or Alpheus Mahlanya at AMahlanya@thedtic.gov.za / +27 (12) 394-1463. Applicants should download and save the CPFP Application Form, CPFP Guidelines, CPFP Application Checklist, Local content value estimation sheet, and CPFP Claim Form from the dtic website. Regional offices are available in KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape for assistance.