Formally constituted KZN Performing Arts
practitioners are invited to apply for funding to the KwaZulu‑Natal Performing
Arts Trust for the new funding cycle ending March 31, 2013.
Based in Durban, the KwaZulu‑Natal
Performing Arts Trust supports, encourages, develops and stimulates all aspects
of the performing arts in KZN. The Trust considers applications in dance,
drama, music, musical theatre, opera and performance poetry, with emphasis on
assisting those who were previously disadvantaged.
While applications for multi-year
undertakings are encouraged, this does not preclude one‑off projects. Where
grants are ongoing over a number of years, acknowledgements of receipt and
progress reports must be received for the previous year, before consideration
will be given to future funding. Applications for new funding will be
considered only if accompanied by a duly completed application form and all
supporting documentation specified therein.
Applications must, wherever possible, also
be accompanied by documentation proving that the applicants are tax exempt. The
Trust receives support from donors as it operates on extremely low overheads,
and the trustees give their services voluntarily. The Trust’s policy is to keep
its capital intact, and to distribute only its income. The Trust does not have
sufficient funds to meet all the requests it receives for assistance, and is
always looking for new donors to broaden its scope of support in the performing
arts in KZN, and to provide a stronger capital base. Donations made to the
Trust may be claimed as a tax deduction.
Performing arts practitioners are invited
to write short letters of intent outlining in one page the nature of the
project, and the total amount requested. Letters to be received by 16h00 on November
13, 2012. After an initial screening process, applicants will be sent a formal
letter of application to complete and return before the end of January.
Applications will be selected early in February and successful applicants will
be notified by March 31, 2013.
For more information, contact Tammy
Govender in writing – email: TammyG@nedbank.co.za
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