On 5 May 2020, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) opened the application process for relief options for our provincial cultural, creative and sports sectors.
There is one week left for applications to be submitted. The final deadline is Tuesday, 19 May at 16h00.
The options focus on the Business Continuity and Recovery phases of the fight against COVID-19. It also focuses on two of the three pillars of the national response: Social Relief and Economic Recovery.
Due to the complex and evolving COVID-19 environment, the options target areas of relief which can be achieved quickly while focusing on categories where support is most needed and most helpful.
Relief funding is available for the following:
1. Cultural and creative support
The DCAS COVID-19 Relief Funding Guidelines and Criteria for Arts, Culture and Heritage are available here: Guidelines and Criteria.
Please ensure that you have read the guidelines thoroughly to ensure the required documents are submitted with your application.
Application forms can be found here: Application Form
Applications should be emailed to DCAS.ReliefFunding@westerncape.gov.za
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 19 May 2020 at 16:00.
2. Sport and recreation support
The DCAS Sport and Recreation Directorate has also made provision for a provincial relief fund.
An important aspect of providing financial assistance is ensuring that there are objective criteria in place to evaluate and confirm the following:
Sport and Recreation Relief funding application forms can be obtained here: Application Form
Applications relating to sport federations must be sent to Crystal.Pather@westerncape.gov.za. Applications relating to recreation must be sent to Philasande.Macwili@westerncape.gov.za.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 19 May at 16h00. Additional documents: bank details form and compliance statement.
We have also published a set of Frequently Asked Questions to provide further guidance to those wishing to apply, which can be found here.
Any further enquiries or points of clarification required could be forwarded to: DCAS.ReliefFunding@westerncape.gov.za.
Stacy McLean
Spokesperson for the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais
083 504 1171