Skills Development Initiatives for Grade 12 Funding 2025/2026

This opportunity is Closed

September 19, 2025

Skills Development Initiatives for Grade 12 Funding 2025/2026

Description of Funding Window

The Skills Development Initiatives for Grade 12 Funding Window is now opened to all public Universities, Universities of Technology, TVET Colleges and Community Education and Training Colleges. The funding window opens on Friday, 08th August 2025 and closes at 16h30 on Friday, 19th September 2025.

Stakeholders must note that for this funding window they are required to apply online as well as via email in the normal way. submit to Grade12initiativesapplications2025@bankseta.org.za. and BANKSETA SIMS (online platform). Training of how to apply on online will be provided, applicants are encouraged to attend. The date for training will be communicated to all applicants.

Submission Information

Upon submission, please ensure to:

  • Submit and record the application for funding.
  • Submission will consist of an application form duly completed and signed as well as the application register.
  • Verify all documents to ensure its not duplicated, password protected/encrypted or corrupt in any way.
  • No late application will be accepted by email or online.
  • Index the email as follows in the Subject Line: Institution Name, SDI for Grade 12 Project 2025 and Number of learners.

The closing date and time for all applications is 16h30 on Friday, 19th September 2025.

Please take note of the below documents (attached to this invitation) relevant to this funding window:
Skills Development Initiatives for Grade 12 Funding Window Guidelines 2024: This document provides guidelines for the application and approval of the BANKSETA Discretionary Grant Funding Window 2025.
Application Form: Submit fully completed and duly signed application form.
Application Register : Capture the application submitted on the register provided and email with the application form.

Applicants are urged to submit the necessary documents timeously and with the requisite information, for applications to be assessed without delay.

We look forward to receiving your applications by email and online!

For any further clarity, please email queries to Grade12initiativesapplications2025@bankseta.org.za.