The Sector Specific Assistance Scheme was a cost-sharing grant scheme to non-profit business organisations, for collective sectoral development. It targeted Agro-processing, chemical allied Industries, electronic industries, textile and clothing, metals and allied industries, creative industries, and motor industry components, amongst others. The various Export Councils that received support from DTI included the Farmed Abalone Export Council (FAEC), South African Flower Export Council (ASSO Flowers), South African Ostrich Business Chamber (SAOBC), Wines of South Africa (WOSA), Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum/Fruit SA, South African Fruit & Vegetable Canners' Export Council, Meat Exporters of South Africa and the South African Dairy Foundation.