Cape Town - The City of Cape Town’s Directorate for Community Services and Health is calling on registered non-profit organisations to apply for its Arts and Culture Development Branch financial assistance scheme.
The directorate which oversees the City’s Arts and Culture Development Branch at the weekend announced a R3.230.046 Grants-in-Aid (GIA) budget in support of arts, culture and heritage-related projects, which contribute to the city’s cultural vibrancy and community well-being.
The focus of the GIA call is on projects or programmes for young people (aged 7- 35 years old) and vulnerable groups including women, children, senior citizens and persons living with disabilities.
The deadline for applications will be on August 31, 2024 at 5pm.
An inclusive directive by the department to ensure support of projects that make cultural and arts activities more accessible to all residents, guaranteeing that every community benefits from and participates in Cape Town’s cultural richness.
The City’s Mayco Member for for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia Van der Ross said this year the GIA funding application process would only consider projects in the categories of visual and performing arts (including hip-hop and dance), temporary public art, heritage awareness and storytelling (including cultural mapping and planning) and therapeutic interventions.
Van der Ross said: “Cultural activities in neighbourhoods foster community pride and cohesion, enrich daily life, and contribute to a sense of belonging and identity.
“As a city, we are proud of our rich cultural heritage, creativity and the talent of our residents. Initiatives like this are important in making artistic and creative activities more accessible.
“We are working towards a future where every community can participate in and benefit from cultural activities, right on their doorstep, and supporting cultural and creative projects also identifies and nurtures talent. It creates platforms for young people and emerging artists to pursue their dreams, while established artists have opportunities to mentor, support, and inspire others,” She said.
To apply for a share of the Arts and Culture funding, organisations are required to submit proposals in writing on an official application form available at www.capetown.gov.za/grants-in-aid
Completed applications may also be delivered to the Arts and Culture Branch, 5th Floor, Honda Building, 73 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town. Alternatively, completed applications can be sent to: [email protected]
In addition to the above, applicants are required to be fully registered on the Central Supplier Database at https://secure.csd.gov.za/Account/Register and on 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.
According to the Community Services Directorate, applicants must note the Grant-in-Aid Policy, which is available from the City’s website or the Arts and Culture Branch on request.
“Projects must be completed within six months of the funds being disbursed, and to assist organisations with the application process and offer guidance, the City will host information sessions for interested parties.
“These sessions will work to clarify application requirements and provide support to potential applicants. By investing in our people and organisations, we are building a City of Hope,” Van der Ross said.
Meanwhile, information sessions will be held on the following dates and locations:
Thursday, August 15, 2024:
- Sarepta Community Hall, 09:00 - 10:00
- Claremont Civic Centre, 13:00 - 14:00
Monday, August 19, 2024:
- Bellville South Banquet Hall, 9:00 - 10:00
- Woodstock Laboratory, 13:00 - 14:00
For more information contact Rhyno Jansen or Aleeyah Baker at 021 417 4104 / 021 400 9258 or email: [email protected]