Call for applications: Cav’ Platform resilience grant in SA

The call is aimed at enterprises and organisations which operate in the following sectors: music, film, craft, visual art, animation and gaming.

Which activities can be funded?

The fund will support collaborative and interactive activities that allow the grantees to implement resilient structures to continue their work during the pandemic.

The proposed project ideas must correspond with one of the following goals:

• Creative entrepreneurship development.
• Sustainability.
• Youth development.

This call is intentionally open and poses no restriction towards the format of the project. Innovative proposals, out-of-the-box ideas and experimental arrangements are encouraged. A total amount of €22 000 (about $26 500) will be awarded per creative social enterprise. The activities need to be implemented between June and October 2021.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants should meet the following criteria to receive support:

• They must be a South African registered small enterprises and non-profit organisation operating within the following sectors: music, film, craft, visual art, animation and gaming.
• Enterprises are considered small enterprises if they have fewer than 50 employees.
• They need to have been in operation for a minimum of three years.
• They must have existing business and operational systems and experience in financial and/or grant management; including a bank account in the name of the business or organisation, electronic banking system, annual audited financial statements or similar reports, information on experience with bookkeeping system/personnel, procurement and internal and external control systems.
• The enterprise or organisation must have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
• Priority will be given to creative small enterprises and non-profit organisations owned or managed by women.
• Priority will also be given to activities that have a focus on youth development.

How to apply

Interested applicants can apply here. The submission deadline is 23 May and the beneficiaries will be selected on 31 May.

Applicants are required to provide the following documents in addition to the application form:

• Proof of registration or legal status of small enterprises or non-profit.
• Tax certificate.
• Proof of banking details.
• Latest two annual financial statements.
• A clear outline of activities that will be carried out within a maximum period of five months (June – October 2021).
• A clear budget that correlates to the outline of activities.

Relevance of the project

• What needs does the project address?
• How critical are these needs and the proposal to the current situation in the relevant sector and/or region?
• How relevant are the activities in connection to creative entrepreneurship development, sustainability or youth development?
• How innovative is the project idea? The activities applied for must show innovative ways of operating a business or organisation, which will be a positive departure from the standard operations.

“As Cav’ Creative Economies Platform, we aim to be a catalyst for furthering, enabling and improving income-generating opportunities for creative entrepreneurs through access to skills training, mentorship, relevant information, networks, networking opportunities, market/showcasing opportunities,” reads a statement.

For any queries, and not for submission of applications, email: bandile.gumbi@goethe.deuntil.

View the original call here.