Community Support Services

Overview

These services aim to: 

• Promote local economic development and job creation
• Support small businesses and community organisations
• Improve access to education, health, and social services
• Contribute to long-term community upliftment

Wind farms allocate funding through:

· Socio-Economic Development (SED)

· Enterprise Development (EnD)

These funds are distributed through structured programmes and application processes.

Who can access / apply

These services are available to: 

• Small and emerging businesses (SMMEs)
• Non-profit organisations (NPOs)
• Community-based organisations
• Youth- and women-led enterprises
• Local residents within affected communities

Reasons to access / apply

• You may access services if you need:
• Funding for a business or community initiative
• Support to grow or sustain a small enterprise
• Skills development and training opportunities
• Participation in community development programmes

Types of services

Community Funding (Application-Based)

Funding is provided through structured funds:

Community Fund 

• Available to first-time applicants
• Supports small businesses and community organisations

Sustainability Fund 

• Available to existing beneficiaries with proven impact
• Supports scaling and long-term sustainability of projects

Funding streams include:

· SED Funding (for social/community projects)

· EnD Funding (for business and enterprise development)

Enterprise Development Support

• Funding for small businesses and SMMEs
• Business growth and sustainability support
• Skills development and training

Focus on youth- and women-owned enterprises

Socio-Economic Development Programmes

• Education and academic support
• Health-related initiatives
• Early childhood development
• Community upliftment programmes

Covers a wide range of community needs including health, education, and social development

Infrastructure and Community Projects

• Support for community infrastructure
• Development of service access points (e.g. Thusong Centres)
• Community facility improvements

Bursaries and Skills Development

• Bursary opportunities for students
• Skills development and training programmes
• Internship and work opportunities

👉 Bursaries may cover tuition, accommodation, and study materials

Procurement & Project Opportunities

• Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Procurement opportunities linked to funded projects
• Participation in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) initiatives

How to access

1. Monitor calls for applications or proposals

2. Submit an application under:

• SED or EnD Community Fund (first-time applicants)
• Sustainability Fund (return applicants)

3. Participate in approved programmes or initiatives

Service delivery process

• Community needs identified
• Funding allocated through SED and EnD programmes
• Call for proposals issued
• Applications submitted and evaluated
• Approved projects implemented through partners

Application process includes:

• Call for proposals
• Submission of application forms
• Evaluation based on criteria

Ongoing support

•  Continued funding for qualifying projects
• Monitoring and evaluation of funded initiatives
• Capacity building and skills development
• Long-term enterprise and community support

Requirements

•  Formal application required for funding programmes
• Applicants must meet SED or EnD criteria
• Supporting documentation required (varies per programme)

Costs

Contact information

For information on wind farm-supported programmes and applications:

 • Website: https://loerieskhobabwind.co.za/ 

You may also enquire at participating Thusong Service Centres.