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Special Enterprise Grant for Older Persons
SEGOP is an enterprise grant route for eligible groups of Older Persons. It is intended to help older people develop income-generating enterprises and strengthen household economic security.
In plain language
What this programme is for
SEGOP is an enterprise grant route for eligible groups of Older Persons. It is intended to help older people develop income-generating enterprises and strengthen household economic security.
Enterprise and livelihood support for eligible Older Persons groups.
Possible support
What the programme may provide
- Group-based enterprise grant support where approved
- Enterprise identification, appraisal and verification
- Implementation through Local Government and Older Persons structures
Who it may serve
Relevance & eligibility context
Groups of Older Persons that meet the current SEGOP guidelines, group requirements and enterprise appraisal rules.
How to approach the route
A programme should show you the next steps, not leave you with only a name.
Engage the responsible Older Persons / Local Government structure.
Confirm the current group composition and enterprise requirements.
Prepare and submit the enterprise proposal through the authorised appraisal process.
Await the Government decision; VORA can support navigation and later outcome follow-up.
Before you act
What still needs checking
A group can be relevant to SEGOP without being approved or funded. Appraisal, allocation and receipt remain separate stages.
Coverage / implementation: Implemented through Government and Local Government structures under current SEGOP guidance.
Responsible route
Where to start
Group identification → verification/appraisal → authorised Government process; no funding guarantee.
Government system / workflow: DEMIS / SEGOP Government workflow
VORA's role
Explain the route. Connect the person. Record the follow-up.
VORA discovers capability/opportunity, supports evidence and follows delivery/outcome; Government remains the approval/system-of-record authority.
