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The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) annually supports arts and culture projects and programmes through the allocation of funding.

Who can apply

Registered organisations and institutions, artist groups, individuals involved in artistic expression, and arts and culture events companies. All applicants must be South African citizens based in the Western Cape.

How funds will be allocated

The allocation of funding is guided by a funding policy for Arts and Culture. Funding will be provided to organisations or individuals that support and develop the cultural and creative sector by ensuring that:

Meaningful programmes are supported
Both production and performance are encouraged
New entrants are cultivated and mentored
Indigenous works are grown
All three official languages as well as the indigenous languages of the Western Cape and sign language are promoted
Enhance excellence through furthering artistic value
Job opportunities and training within the sector is promoted

How to apply

Applications for the 2022/23 funding cycle closed at 15:00 on Friday, 11 March 2022. Future application dates, application forms and other specific information regarding the next annual funding cycle will be advertised here. All enquiries related to the process must be directed to Fareedah Hunter at Fareedah.Hunter@westerncape.gov.za or Daylene Wydeman at Daylene.Wydeman@westerncape.gov.za.

Please note

Funding is limited
Timeous submission of a completed application does not guarantee funding
All application forms must be accompanied by the required supporting documentation
No late applications will be accepted
No faxed, hand delivered, or emailed applications will be accepted
One application per organization/individual/company per category
Successful applicants will be announced here and/or in the DCAS news section

Succesful beneficiaries

Arts and Culture funding beneficiaries for the 2022/23 financial year (click to view)

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