Deadline extended till 19 June 2020
The National Arts Council hereby invites applications for arts projects. Individuals and registered arts organisations can apply for funding of arts projects within the following programmes:
- Social Cohesion and Nation Building;
- Innovation, Design and Creation of New Work;
- Capacity Building;
- Strategic Initiatives,
- Platforms,
- Exhibitions and Festivals.
Projects proposed should be of national significance taking into account 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.
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. Proposed projects must demonstrate impact and value for the communities in which they operate. The project applied for must fulfill two (2) or more of the following arts outcomes, economic value, creative value, social value, therapeutic value and educational value. This invitation also encourages arts organisations and individuals that support the involvement of women, youth and people living with disabilities particularly in historically disadvantaged areas.
Funding Information
The minimum allocation for applications is R100 000. The maximum amount applied for should not be in excess of R500 000. The allocation will be in line with redress and transformation imperatives of the NAC.
Conditions for acceptance of 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 before the deadline.
For more information, visit https://www.nac.org.za/latest-news/call-for-applications-for-funding-2020-arts-projects/