Different non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and communities in Gauteng have an opportunity to get firsthand information on how to access government funding through the Grant-in-Aid workshops organised by the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation (SACR).
The funds are meant to assist NGOs and organised entities operating within the areas of Sport and Recreation, Arts and Culture and HIV and AIDS. The workshops are scheduled to take place from the 24 October to 28 November throughout the local government regions of Gauteng.
They workshops are aimed at informing communities about the grant-in-aid processes, the required documents and how to apply. The workshops will also assist stakeholders on how to write project proposals, how to draw up a budget and how to write financial statements.
The grants-in-aid are given out to assist in social and economic development projects thereby supporting community projects aimed at achieving development goals related the department’s vision.
“Through these workshops, the department wants to ensure that more projects qualify for the grants and thereby receive funding for their work which we know will assist us to achieve our mandate and vision,” said Ms Nelisiwe Mbatha- Mthimkhulu, MEC for Gauteng Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation.
Workshop dates and venues:
Date: 21 October 2009
Venue: Sam Ntuli Sports Complex, Thokoza
Time: 10h00
Date: 24 October 2009
Venue: Faranani Multipurpose, Kwa-Thema
Time: 10h00
Date: 28 October 2009
Venue: Meyerton Community Hall
Time: 10h00
Date:
31 October 2009
Venue: Ratanda Multipurpose Centre
Time: 10h00
Date: 4 November 2009
Venue: Diepsloot Youth Centre
Time: 10h00
Date: 7 November 2009
Venue: East-Lynne
Time: 10h00
Date: 12 November 2009
Venue: JD Opperman Library, Eldorado Park
Time: 10h00
Date: 24 November 2009
Venue: Danie van Zyl Recreational Centre, Westbury
Time: 10h00
Date: 25 November 2009
Onverwacht Community Hall
Time: 10h00
For more information contact:
Nomazwe Ntlokwana
Tel: 011 355- 2578
Cell: 083 507 8068
Source: Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Gauteng Provincial Government
