Open call: PESP 5 funding in SA

PESP is a special government initiative geared towards creation of employment opportunities for creatives, heritage sector workers and cultural workers following the impact of COVID-19 in the sector.

PESP 5 aims to provide an economic stimulus to support sector initiatives that create jobs in the creative and cultural sectors. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that will create employment opportunities as well as a multiplier effect beyond the sector itself.

Requirements:

• Projects should demonstrate the ability to be sustainable over a period of time.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply for all types of arts or culture projects such as creation, composition, workshops, showcases, exhibitions, script writing, residencies, performances and other art-related activities.
• Applications presenting content and offering training in South African Indigenous art forms and intellectual property are encouraged to apply.
• Proposed projects must demonstrate impact and value for the communities in which they are implemented.
• Since this year marks 30 years of democracy in South Africa, applicants are also encouraged to propose projects to celebrate this milestone.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted on or before 21 June. Applicants need to register and complete the online application form here.

Manual applications can be requested from pesp@nac.org.za or by calling 011 010 8850/011 010 8886. This service is reserved only for those who lack access to internet services.

Note: Late and incomplete applications will not be considered, and no exceptions will be made. Funding guidelines can be downloaded via the NAC official website.

“We hereby invite individual art practitioners and registered arts organisations, community arts centres and venues active in the disciplines of craft, dance, literature, multidiscipline, music, musical theatre, and visual arts to apply for funding,” NAC said. “Only one application from a natural person (individual) or a juristic person (organisation or company) will be supported.”

View the original call here.