Cape Town: The Community, Arts and Culture Development Department of the City of Cape Town through its Arts and Culture Development Branch will make nearly R8 million available for the next two financial years to qualifying organisations in the arts, culture and heritage sector.
Reportedly, the application process is open and will conclude on December 03, 2025. For this, the City of Cape Town is calling on local organisations to implement arts, culture or heritage projects to apply for funding that will help in unlocking creativity, preserve the diverse heritage and create new opportunities for people across the communities of Cape Town.
Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Services and Health – Councillor Francine Higham said that the Arts, Culture and Heritage have the power to change lives. They provided a space for people to discover their voice for communities to come together and for the shared stories to be told.
According to Higham, these projects are educational and can enhance in developing skills among the youth and vulnerable groups, especially in disadvantaged groups, to build a brighter future.
Furthermore, an amount of R3,810,146 is available for each year, with the funding available for two financial years but a separate application is required for each year.
However, the proposals submitted should focus on sustainable cultural projects targeting young people (07 to 35 years) or vulnerable groups such as women, children, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
These projects may include programmes, productions, performances, public activations, and exhibitions, especially those that are accessible and affordable to local communities.
Notably, all applications will be assessed against the Grants-in-aid Policy and must conform to the Municipal Financial Management Act, Act 56 of 2003. Applicants must have the ability to deliver on the objectives stated in this call and late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Proposals for grants-in-aid must be made in writing on an official application form (available from all subcouncil offices, the Arts and Culture Branch and online. )
To support interested applicants, four information sessions will be held where the application criteria, compliance requirements, and other details will be explained, and any questions addressed.