City applications for arts and culture NGO funding open

The City of Cape Town’s Art and Culture branch has invited all registered non-profit organisations to apply for funding. Funding will only be granted to projects in support of the art, culture, and heritage. Just over R3.2 million has been made available for allocation within the Grants-in-Aid (GIA) funding.

The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department’s Arts and Culture Branch collaborates with various organizations to implement projects funded through GIA. These initiatives primarily target young people (aged 7 – 35 years) and vulnerable groups. These include women, children, senior citizens, and individuals living with disabilities. The aim is to contribute to the development of sustainable cultural growth, considering cultural, social, economic, and environmental factors. The focus is on fostering an appreciation for arts, creativity, and heritage.

The GIA funding application process specifically considers projects in visual and performing arts, temporary public art, heritage awareness and storytelling, and therapeutic interventions. The therapeutic aspect emphasizes using arts, culture, and creative activities to support the social well-being of individuals, families, and communities. These initiatives help vulnerable groups overcome stress, trauma, and disability, positively impacting participants’ cognition, emotions, and overall well-being.

How to apply for art funding:

Proposals for grants-in-aid must be made in writing on an official application form available at www.capetown.gov.za/grants-in-aid.

In addition, applicants are required to register with the Central Supplier Database at https://secure.csd.gov.za/Account/Register and the City’s Supply Chain Management Database before submitting their application: https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Register/Business-and-trade/Register-as-a-supplier.

Both registration numbers are required on the grants-in-aid application form.

It’s important that applicants take note of the Grants-in-Aid Policy, which is available from the City’s website or from the Arts and Culture Branch on request. Projects must be completed by 31 December 2024.

The closing date for applications is 17:00 on 28 October 2023. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

“Supporting Arts and Culture and assisting organisations with projects is an investment in education and creates opportunities for young artists to build careers.” – Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia Van der Ross.