Open call: SAMPRA Development Fund 2024 in SA

Applicants can submit applications in different categories, including cultural organisations, travel and touring, music production, live events and awards, and musicals.

Cultural organisations

Eligibility

• Applicants must demonstrate a track record of dedication to the development, promotion, and appreciation of South Africa’s diverse arts and culture.
• Only cultural organisations based in South Africa will be eligible for funding.
• The application should be accompanied by a CK document (proof of company registration) and quotations from third parties that add up to your budget.
• Applications with missing information or documents will not be considered.
• Only cultural events taking place from 1 May 2024 to 31 December 2024 will be considered.

The form on the application portal will require you to populate the following elements:

• About us.
• Executive summary.
• History of previous cultural projects.
• Project concept.
• Aims and objectives.
• Project timelines.
• Marketing plan.
• Return on Investment for SAMPRA.
• Budget (supported by quotations from service providers/vendors that add up to your total budget).
• Contact details.

Entries for this window are open from 26 February 2024 to 28 March 2024 at 5pm CAT.

Applicants should apply here before 28 March. The eligibility criteria and funding rules can be accessed here.

Travel and touring

Eligibility

• Are you a SAMPRA member?
• Have you earned at least R3 000 from SAMPRA?
• Have you been invited or booked to perform locally or internationally?
• Do you have the required travel documents for the trip?
• If you have answered yes to all the questions above, then go ahead and apply for the SAMPRA Development Fund Travel Assistance.
• Your application should be accompanied by a detailed motivational letter, artist profile, promoter invitation letter, certified copy of passport (for international travel), certified copy of ID (for local travel) and quotations from third parties that add up to your budget.
• Only tours taking place from 1 May 2024 to 31 December 2024 will be considered.
• Applications with missing information or documents will not be considered.

The form on the application portal will require you to populate the following elements:

• About us
• Executive summary.
• History of previous travel and touring projects.
• Project concept.
• Aims and objectives.
• Project timelines.
• Marketing plan.
• Return on Investment for SAMPRA.
• Budget (supported by quotations from service providers/vendors that add up to your total budget).
• Contact details.

Entries for this window are open from 26 February 2024 to 28 March 2024 at 5pm CAT.

Applicants should apply here before 28 March. The eligibility criteria and funding rules can be accessed here.

Music production

Eligibility

• Are you a SAMPRA member?
• Have you earned at least R3 000 from SAMPRA?
• If you have answered yes to all the above questions, then you are eligible to apply for music production financial assistance.
• Your application should be accompanied by a detailed motivational letter, artist profile, certified copy of ID, CK documents (only applicable to record companies), detailed budget breakdown showing all related production expenses and quotations from third parties that add up to your budget.

The form on the application portal will require you to populate the following elements:

• About us.
• Executive summary.
• History of previous music production projects.
• Project concept.
• Aims and objectives.
• Project timelines.
• Marketing plan.
• Return on Investment for SAMPRA.
• Budget (supported by quotations from service providers/vendors that add up to your total budget)
• Contact details.

Entries for this window are open from 26 February 2024 to 28 March 2024 at 5pm CAT.

Applicants should apply here before 28 March. The eligibility criteria and funding rules can be accessed here.

Live events

Eligibility

• South African recording artists and live music promoters whose projects and events are aligned with SAMPRA’s vision and strategic objectives.
• Only events hosted in South Africa will qualify for financial assistance.
• The application should be accompanied by a CK document (proof of company registration), certified copy of ID, and quotations from third parties that add up to your budget.
• Applications with missing information or documents will not be considered.
• Only live events taking place from 1 May 2024 to 31 December 2024 will be considered.

The form on the application portal will require you to populate the following elements:

• About us.
• Executive summary.
• History of previous Live Events projects
• Project concept.
• Aims and objectives.
• Project timelines.
• Marketing plan.
• Return on Investment for SAMPRA
• Budget (supported by quotations from service providers/vendors that add up to your total budget).
• Contact details.

Entries for this window are open from 26 February 2024 to 28 March 2024 at 5pm CAT.

Applicants should apply here before 28 March. The eligibility criteria and funding rules can be accessed here.

Awards and musicals

Eligibility

• South African industry bodies and individuals whose projects and events are aligned with SAMPRA’s vision and strategic objectives.
• Only events hosted in South Africa will qualify for financial assistance.
• The application should be accompanied by a CK document (proof of company registration) and quotations from third parties that add up to your budget.
• Applications with missing information or documents will not be considered.
• Only events taking place from 1 May 2024 to 31 December 2024 will be considered.

The form on the application portal will require you to populate the following elements:

• About us.
• History of previous events.
• Project concept.
• Aims and objectives.
• Project timelines.
• Marketing plan.
• Return on Investment for SAMPRA.
• Budget (supported by Quotations from service providers/vendors that add up to your total budget).
• Contact details.

Entries for this window are open from 26 February 2024 to 28 March 2024 at 5pm CAT.

Applicants should apply here before 28 March. The eligibility criteria and funding rules can be accessed here.

View the original call here.