The management of the Petty Traders Grant Support Programme has officially announced the release of Batch C beneficiaries as of October 30, 2025, marking another milestone in its ongoing mission to uplift small-scale traders nationwide. The organisers also disclosed that Batch D will be published in the near future.
Created to enhance petty trading activities and strengthen local economies, the programme offers financial grants aimed at helping traders expand or start their businesses, improve their livelihoods, and stimulate community-level enterprise growth. Thousands of traders submitted applications, and following a meticulous evaluation process, qualified applicants from the first, second, and third batches have been shortlisted according to the programme’s eligibility criteria.
According to the management, the grant initiative represents far more than just a financial payout. “This support is not merely monetary aid; it serves as a pathway for petty traders to scale their businesses, improve access to goods and services, and attain financial stability,” the organisers explained.
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Shortlisted applicants are required to undergo a final verification exercise to confirm their identities before any funds are disbursed. Official notifications and detailed instructions will be sent through the registered email addresses of successful candidates. Once verification is completed, confirmed beneficiaries will have the grant funds transferred directly into their bank accounts.
For applicants who were not selected in this round, the organisers encouraged patience and optimism, assuring that additional opportunities are forthcoming. “The Petty Traders Grant Support Programme will reopen for fresh applications later this year,” they stated, adding that more empowerment initiatives are being structured to reach a wider group of traders.
This progressive rollout further underscores the programme’s unwavering commitment to empowering micro-entrepreneurs, driving inclusive economic development, and supporting small-scale businesses that form the foundation of the nation’s informal economy.
