Applications for Cycle 2 of the BASA Supporting Grants Programme are now open. The deadline for submissions is August 5, 2024. The programme seeks to support projects that demonstrate artistic excellence, social cohesion, and economic impact. Eligible applicants will be invited to complete a detailed online application, which will be evaluated based on project size, impact, feasibility, and alignment with available funding.
Preference will be given to projects that benefit business sponsors and involve BASA members. Prospective partners must submit a one-page letter of interest, including a project description, business sponsor's name, sponsorship type, and a letter of endorsement from the corporate sponsor.
With Cycle 1 of the Supporting Grants Programme, BASA managed to offer financial support to a total of 15 projects, providing grants worth R625,000 in total," said Sipho Mthiyane, BASA Supporting Grants Officer. "This programme, sustained by an annual allocation from the Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture (DSAC), has provided over R2 240,000 in assistance to more than 46 projects, leveraging an impressive R12 506,550 both in cash and in kind from the business sector in the last financial year."
BASA Membership registration is quick and simple. Visit Membership – Business and Arts South Africa (basa.co.za) and for a detailed criteria and guidelines, interested parties are encouraged to visit the BASA Supporting Grants page at https://basa.co.za/grants/supporting-grants/.
The BASA Supporting Grants Programme is funded by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
