Government of Uganda, Ministry of Local Government

Parish Development Model (PDM) Revolving Fund

Brings the 39% of households in the subsistence economy into the money economy through a parish-level revolving fund channelled via PDM SACCOs.

Agro-industry

All sectors

What it funds

Startup and working capital, agriculture, micro-enterprise

Who it is for

Sectors: Agro-industry, All sectors
Where: Open to all
Business size: Micro
Business stage: Idea, Startup
What it can be used for: Startup capital, Agriculture, Working capital
Targeted at: Open to all

What this scheme has delivered

Figures published by Government. Each shows the period it covers — read them as a record of the programme to date, not as funds currently available.

As at 30 June 2026

Shs 4.4 trillion
PDM capital transferred to parishes
Cumulative revolving capital transferred by Government to parish-level SACCOs over the past five years.
10,589
Parishes reached
Number of parishes nationwide receiving PDM revolving capital.

Source: Wealth-creation programmes update, 30 June 2026.

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Terms

Cost: Very low (indicative)
Tenor: Revolving
Delivered through: Through Parish Development Model SACCOs
Collateral: No traditional collateral required

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Record

Last reviewed 13 June 2026 by PSDU. Terms are indicative — the provider's own conditions apply.

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