URGENT ALERT: Today is the final day for funding applications from NPOs

Today is the final day for NPOs to submit funding applications to the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) for the new 3-year funding cycle.

Funding applications are invited from NPOs and other qualifying organisations to provide certain social welfare/community development services on behalf of the Department. This call for applications ALSO includes current funded organisations, residential and non-residential facilities.

The closing time and date for the submission of proposals is TODAY (31 July 2017) at 16h00.

Applications must be clearly marked: Funding Application for 2018/19 and posted to Private Bag X9112, Cape Town, 8000.

Alternatively, applicants can place their applications in marked boxes in the foyer of the Department's Head Office, located at 14 Queen Victoria Street, Union House, Cape Town.

No Electronic applications will be accepted.

This is an opportunity for organizations with innovative and new approaches to tackling social issues in their communities, to also submit applications for funding. The Department currently spends just over R1-billion per year on funding to NPOs which partner with us to deliver quality services to the people of the Western Cape. We call on all organizations which seek to make a difference to apply.

For more information and to download application forms, you can visit https://www.westerncape.gov.za/general-publication/call-funding-applications-proposals-2018-19. Application forms can also be acquired at any of our regional or local offices across the province. Applicants can also call the DSD hotline on 0800 220 250 for more information.