Deadline: January 22,
2016
The National Arts Council (NAC) invites registered arts
organisations/companies active in the disciplines of Craft, Dance, Literature,
Multi-discipline, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts to apply for three year Arts
Organisation Support Funding.
Applications for projects of national significance that are
involved in the creation of new works, arts development, arts promotion,
facilitate access to the arts and markets are invited to apply.
Furthermore, applications that have a strong community base
and have been conceived in collaboration with others working in similar fields
will be preferable. The objective of this funding is to support the mandate of
the NAC by focusing on the following strategic priorities:
- Support transformation and redress in the arts
- Contribute to job creation in the arts
- Contribute to the sustainability of arts organisations
- Improve the geographic spread of grant funding allocations
- Support growth and development in the arts
- Support artistic innovation and work relevant to the South
African context
Consideration will be given to organisations that have the
capacity and proven track record to implement arts programmes within the
required timelines. In addition, organisations should demonstrate the capacity
to utilise the funding with integrity and compliance with the principles and
practices of sound governance.
The due date for submissions for this call is January 22, 2016.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application
form, submit a three year business plan and comply with the funding criteria
and guidelines which are obtainable from the NAC offices, the website at www.nac.org.za and via email on request.