Cape Town’s Arts and Culture Branch is extending an invitation to registered non-profit organisations with a passion for arts, culture and heritage to apply for Grants-in-Aid (GIA) funding.
A total of R3 230 046 is earmarked for allocation to deserving projects that align with the city’s cultural development goals.
The primary beneficiaries of these grants are young people aged seven to 35 and vulnerable groups, including women, children, senior citizens and individuals living with disabilities.
The overarching aim is to cultivate a city of hope through sustainable cultural development, considering cultural, social, economic and environmental factors. The ultimate goal is to foster an appreciation for the arts, creativity and heritage.
The GIA funding application process specifically targets projects in the following categories: visual and performing arts, temporary public art, heritage awareness and storytelling, and therapeutic interventions. The therapeutic aspect of arts pertains to leveraging creative activities to enhance the social well-being of individuals, families and communities.
These activities aid vulnerable groups in coping with stress, trauma and disability while positively impacting cognition, emotions and overall well-being.
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Interested parties should access the official application form at www.capetown.gov.za/grants-in-aid to submit their proposals. Completed applications can be hand-delivered to the Arts and Culture Branch at the 5th Floor, Honda Building, 73 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town.
Alternatively, applicants may send completed applications to [email protected].
Applicants must 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, and both registration numbers are required on the Grants-In-Aid application form.
Additionally, applicants are urged to familiarise themselves with the Grants-in-Aid Policy, accessible on the City’s website or upon request from the Arts and Culture Branch. Projects must be completed no later than 31 December, 2024.
Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia Van der Ross, emphasised that supporting arts and culture and aiding organisations with projects constitutes an investment in education and creates opportunities for young artists to forge careers.
It also strengthens diversity, respect and appreciation for the pivotal role of art. These projects provide platforms for young talents to chase their dreams and enable established artists to impart knowledge and skills.
The application deadline is 5pm on 28 October, 2023. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. For more information, reach out to Rhyno Jansen at 021 417 4104 or via email at [email protected].
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