Call for applications: Arts project funding in SA

The council will accept applications from arts projects in the following programmes:

• Exhibitions and festivals.
• Social cohesion and nation-building.
• Innovation, design and creation of new work.
• Capacity building and strategic initiatives.

Arts organisations and individuals supporting the involvement of women, youth and people living with disabilities, particularly in historically disadvantaged areas, are also encouraged to apply.

Projects proposed should be of national significance considering the NAC’s strategic imperatives of creation of new works, arts development, arts promotion, job creation, capacity building in arts entrepreneurship and facilitation of access to the arts.

The minimum allocation for applications is R100 000 ($6 600). The maximum amount applied for should not be in excess of R500 000. The allocation will be in line with redress and the transformation imperatives of the NAC.

How to apply

Applicants need to register and complete the online application form via this link.

Conditions for applications

• All relevant sections of the application form must be completed in full.
• All requested documentation must be submitted with the application form.
• Applications must be submitted on or before 30 April 2020 at 5pm.

“Preference will also be given to applications that promote environmental sustainability, nation-building and social cohesion and have a strong community base conceived in collaboration with others working in similar fields,” the NAC said.

“Proposed projects must demonstrate impact and value for the communities in which they operate. The project applied for must fulfil two or more of the following arts outcomes, economic value, creative value, social value, therapeutic value and educational value.

Funding guidelines are available at the National Arts Council office or can be downloaded via the NAC official website.

For more information, contact the NAC on 087 700 0683 or email [email protected].

Watch the below NAC video for assistance with the online application: