Open call: eThekwini Municipality Arts and Culture funding

Purpose of the call

• To support non-profit organisations (NPOs) and non-profit companies (NPCs) operating in the performing arts and cultural sector within eThekwini Municipality.
• Funding applies to programmes and activities scheduled to take place between April 2026 and June 2026.

Eligible applicants

• Registered NPOs and NPCs.
• Organisations active in the performing arts and cultural sector.
• Organisations operating within the eThekwini Municipality.

How to apply

• Application forms and guiding documents are available on request via email:
  • [email protected]
  • [email protected]

• Application forms may also be downloaded from the eThekwini Municipality website:
  • www.durban.gov.za

Compliance and supporting documentation
Applications must comply with all requirements outlined in the Guideline Document and include the following:

• Completed application form.
• Valid tax clearance certificate.
• Latest annual financial statements.
• Certified copy of the entity’s registration certificate.
• Certified copies of identity documents for all directors (not older than three months).
• Detailed organisational profile.
• Detailed project plan or business plan.
• Two reference letters from the creative sector (not older than six months).
• Affidavit confirming that none of the directors are employed by eThekwini Municipality or any other government department.
• Proof of the entity’s physical address (municipal bill, bank statement or proof of bank account).
• Proof of registration on the eThekwini Municipality Supply Chain Management or Supplier Database.
• Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database.

Submission details

• Closing date: 15 February 2026 at 23:59.
• Completed applications must be submitted by email to:
  • [email protected]
  • [email protected]

• Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.

Enquiries

• Telephone: 031 322 9589 / 031 322 2200 / 031 311 2423

View the original call here.

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