DSAC announces the Opening of Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) Open Call Grant Funding Applications to the Cultural and Creative Industries
In its continued effort to optimize the economic benefit and the development of the arts in South Africa, the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture once again announces the opening of Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) open call grant funding applications to the cultural and creative industries. A call for application is opened from 04 October to 31 October 2023.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture embarked on the strategy to reposition the arts, culture, and heritage sector as key players in the government’s programme of action for social cohesion, the creation of sustainable jobs and ensuring social and economic development.
Launched with a mandate to increase the economic growth and to create jobs in the country, the Mzansi Golden Economy strategy considers the arts, culture, and heritage sector as the “new gold” which has the potential to reposition the sector as the key market player in the country’s economic development. With improved investment in key creative economy areas, the department believes the strategy has the potential to enhance job creation, productivity as well as to increase the sector’s global competitiveness.
The cultural and creative industry practitioners are reminded to submit their applications for the Mzansi Golden Economy open call now open until Tuesday, the 31st of October at 17h00.
The Open Call is for the following streams:
- Cultural Events
- Touring Ventures and
- Public Art
NB: - The MGE open call is a competitive grant funding programme of DSAC, the funding is provided based on the following:
- Current needs and emerging challenges of the arts, culture, and heritage sectors.
- Funding is based on the merits of the submitted applications.
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and completeness and NO applicant is automatically entitled to funding.
- Support will be provided to projects that will be implemented from April (2024) to March (2025)
The Department is inviting interested Cultural and Creative organizations (NPO’s and Pty Ltd) to visit www.eservices.gov.za to make their applications. Please note that DSAC will not accept hand-delivered or emailed applications.
Media enquiries:
Ms Zimasa Velaphi, Head of Communication and Marketing, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Email: ZimasaV@dsac.gov.za(link sends e-mail)
Cell: 072 172 8925
