Deadline nears for submission of NPO funding proposals

The Western Cape Department of Social Development would like to remind NPOs that they have just over a week to submit their funding proposals for social welfare and community development services and programmes.

Qualifying organisations have until 16:00 on 15 September 2023 to submit their proposals, based on the specifications by the various departmental programmes.

Applications can be made online, sent via email, or delivered to the Department’s Head Office.

NPOs must submit a completed standardised application form, with all of the specified supporting documents. The proposals will be assessed, and applicants notified of the outcomes.

Funding to successful organisations will commence on 1 April 2024.

It is important to note that the programme specifications for Older Persons excludes residential, independent and assisted living facilities, while the programme specifications for Persons with Disabilities excludes residential facilities and protective workshops.

A separate call for proposals for residential, independent and assisted living facilities for Older Persons, and residential facilities and protective workshops Persons with Disabilities will be issued in the latter half of 2024.

To access the programme specifications, application forms, application guidelines, and frequently asked questions, visit: www.westerncape.gov.za/cfp or call 0800 220 250 for more information.