{"id":283750,"date":"2025-11-03T12:28:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=283750"},"modified":"2025-11-03T12:46:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:46:50","slug":"arts-culture-and-heritage-projects-can-apply-for-city-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/arts-culture-and-heritage-projects-can-apply-for-city-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Arts, culture and heritage projects in Cape Town apply for City funding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The City of Cape Town has announced nearly R8 million in funding for arts, culture, and heritage projects over the next two financial years, with applications now open for local organisations looking to unlock creativity and empower communities across the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The funding initiative, managed through the City\u2019s arts and culture development department, aims to support sustainable cultural projects targeting young people aged seven to 35 years, as well as vulnerable groups including women, children, seniors, and persons with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cArts, culture and heritage have the power to change lives,\u201d said Francine Higham, Mayco member for community services and health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey provide a space for people to discover their voice, for communities to come together and for our shared stories to be told. The projects are also educational and can enhance and develop skills among our youth and vulnerable groups, especially in disadvantaged groups, to build a brighter future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-funding-breakdown-and-requirements\">Funding breakdown and requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately R3,8 million will be allocated for each financial year, though organisations must submit separate applications for each year of funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible projects include programmes, productions, performances, public activations, and exhibitions, with particular emphasis on initiatives that are accessible and affordable to local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Projects must fall within one of five categories: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Temporary public art;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Visual and performing arts;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Heritage awareness and storytelling;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Therapeutic arts interventions; and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-process-and-deadlines\">Application process and deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The application window closes on Wednesday 3 December. All submissions requiring official application forms available from subcouncil offices, the arts and culture branch, or online at www.capetown.gov.za\/grants-in-aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications will be assessed against the Grants-in-aid Policy and must comply with the Municipal Financial Management Act. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-information-sessions-scheduled\">Information sessions scheduled<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To assist potential applicants, the City has scheduled several information sessions where application criteria, compliance requirements, and other details will be explained:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wednesday 5 November:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10:00-11:00: <strong>Claremont<\/strong> Civic Centre;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13:00-14:00: <strong>Sarepta<\/strong> Community Hall (Rietvlei Street).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday 6 November:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10:00-11:00: <strong>Rylands<\/strong> Community Hall (38 Balu Parker Boulevard, Rylands, Athlone);<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13:00-14:00: <strong>Mowbray<\/strong> Town Hall (31A Main Road).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must demonstrate the ability to deliver on stated objectives, with a focus on projects that preserve Cape Town\u2019s diverse heritage whilst creating 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