Call for applications: Grant for SA community arts centres

Applicants are required to submit a three-year proposal on the components provided below and a motivation letter stating why funding should be granted. This should also include annual detailed budget plan for each component for example year one, two and three.

The components are:

• Annual community arts programmes that activate existing spaces within the centre.
• Training and development opportunity for young South Africans.
• Programming that facilitates nation building and social cohesion.
• Upgrading facilities.

The following selection criteria will apply:

• Functional community arts centres that have legal status as Not-for-Profit Institutions, including the copy of the constitution. (Organisation Registration documents; tax clearance certificate)
• The Arts Centre must have the management and governance structures in place. (Centre Manager and the Board/Council), and their appointment letters.
• Fully completed application form.
• Only posted applications will be accepted.

Closing date for submissions is 28 February 2017.

For more information, please contact the Department of Arts and Culture through the following Ms Susan Selepe: SusanS@dac.gov.za, Ms Vanessa Mahibila: VanessM@dac.gov.za and Ms Moneelwa Modiba: MoneelwaM@dac.gov.za