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Government programs / Grants / Non-repayable contributions

What is this type of financing?

Subsidies, government financial assistance programs and non-repayable contributions are just some of the names given to this type of financial assistance, which, under certain conditions, requires no repayment. It is a help financial assistance granted to a company by the State, a municipality, or a public and/or parapublic organization. It usually refers to a projectIt is specific to particular industries and entrepreneurial profiles.

What are the special features of this financing?

  • Government subsidies are often one-off and highly targeted.
  • Generally speaking, the government body allocates grants to projects that correspond to its strategic issues and current policy. Otherwise, it does not have to justify its refusal.
  • Once granted, the lender receives no consideration from the company.
  • However, the body awarding the subsidy may ask for an accounting of the financial assistance and require the company to provide supporting documents, or simply carry out control visits.
  • Given the complexity of this type of process your application for assistance, a business advisor will be able to help you guide to obtain it.

What are the advantages of this type of financing?

  • Financial assistance granted under this type of program is non-refundable.
  • If the eligibility criteria are met, this assistance is highly advantageous for the company.

In addition to helping you answer your questions, our experts at SADC can help you really analyze your situation. What's more, an analysis of your long-term needs and the determination of an appropriate strategy The right financial solutions for your company could be developed at the same time.

See the list of different needs to the right that this financial product can meet. Don't hesitate to apply for financing from SADC. We'll be happy to support you as you think about your project and bring it to fruition.

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