The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) for the mining and minerals sector in terms of the Skills Development Act No 97 of 1998.
The fifth (05th) application window for Discretionary Grants allocations, for the period 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, will open on Monday, 26 October 2026 at 08H00.
Eligible stakeholders are invited to submit applications for the following programme:
- Special Projects and Partnerships
Stakeholder Briefing Session
The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) will host a stakeholder briefing session to provide guidance on the application process, eligibility criteria, funding requirements, supporting documentation, compliance requirements and common application shortcomings identified during previous funding windows.
- Date: 06 November 2026
- Time: 10H00 – 13H00
- Platform/Venue: MS Teams
- Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/392170962955445?p=c764LipWOKEsvQs99S
- Meeting ID: 392 170 962 955 445
- Passcode: 3ht9KF3b
Application Form and Supporting Documents
- Application Form
- Application Guidelines
- Terms of Reference
- Special Projects & Partnership Framework
- MQA Funding Policy
Application Forms and Grant Rules
- Terms and conditions shall apply in accordance with the MQA Funding Policy.
- Applications must be submitted exclusively to SpecialProjects@mqa.org.za
- The MQA reserves the right to approve, reject, or partially approve any application.
- Submission of an application does not guarantee funding approval.
- Only completed applications, accompanied by all required supporting documentation, will be considered.
Enquiries: Stakeholders are welcome to contact the Special Projects and Partnership team at SpecialProjects@mqa.org.za or 011 547 2600, if they experience any difficulties or challenges completing the application forms.
Closing Date: Applications for this funding call must be submitted by 23:59 on Friday, 20 November 2027.
The MQA will, however, continue to accept applications after this date, up until 28 February 2027, subject to the availability of funding and any applicable programme requirements.
To apply for email your details to SpecialProjects@mqa.org.za