Several non-repayable business grant programmes exist in South Africa, often targeting specific sectors or demographics. Examples include the Agro-Processing Support Scheme (APSS) for businesses in food and beverage processing, the Black Industrialists Scheme (BIS) to support black-owned industrial businesses, the Co-operatives Incentive Scheme (CIS) for cooperative enterprises, the Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) scheme to develop export markets, and grants offered by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) for young entrepreneurs. These grants can support various aspects of business development, such as capital equipment, skills development, market development, and infrastructure investment. Eligibility criteria vary significantly between schemes.