NATIONAL LOTTERY DISTRIBUTION TRUST FUND

ARTS, CULTURE & NATIONAL HERITAGE

The Distributing Agency for Arts, Culture and National Heritage, established in terms of the Lotteries Act (No. 57 of 1997), is ready to consider applications for funding from the proceeds of the National Lottery.   To facilitate the adjudicating process, a specific qualifying criterion is being advertised for each of the following sub-sectors: Arts, Heritage (Cultural and Natural), Environment & Film.

Applications for projects that will begin in 2006 will be considered if they include the following documents:

1.      FORM 03/1, duly completed and signed;

2.      Project Summary, in the suggested format and not more than ONE PAGE;

3.      Project Business Plan/Proposal with a costed BUDGET and supporting documentation;

4.      Founding documents e.g. Constitution, Articles of Association or Trust Deed;

5.      Signed Audited Financial Statements for the most recent two years prepared by a firm of auditors registered with Public Accountant and Auditors Board (PAAB)

6.      A copy of the South African Registration Certificate.

PLEASE NOTE: Only one application per organisation will be accepted. Organisations with multiple projects must ensure that only ONE application is submitted clearly identifying all the different projects.

Registered Organisations that are not in a position to meet the above requirements of audited financial statements for the two most recent years are requested to apply in partnership with established organisations.  There should be a signed agreement between the two parties and all documentation should be in the name of the organisation that can submit all the required information. All the organisations have to be registered organisations as not-for-gain. See Partnership Guidelines.

The NLDTF does not fund profit-making organisations like Close Corporations and Pty (Ltd).  Partnership arrangements between non-profit organisations and Close Corporation’s / Pty (Ltd) is also not permitted.

Applications from previously funded organisations will ONLY be considered once the Final Report on previously funded projects has been received. 

Applications for multi-year projects should not be for more than 2 years.

The Distributing Agency will consider applications in each of the above sub-sectors from organisations engaged in specific activities, as detailed below:

1. MAJOR PROJECTS

Funding will be made available for major projects of National significance in the areas of Arts, Heritage (Cultural and Natural) and Indigenous Knowledge and Environment including, but not limited to, tours, exhibitions, infrastructure development, capacity development, restoration and also for the acquisition of South African works for the long-term benefit of all South Africans.

2. RURAL GRANTS

Projects are sought from rural areas, with priority given to Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape and North West.  These projects should be designed to serve the community by developing activities in the areas of Arts, Heritage (Cultural and Natural) and Indigenous Knowledge and Environment in under served communities.

3. ARTS

3.1. Creative Development Grants

Focus will be on artists across all genres in order to encourage the development and production of new, original work with a strong South African flavour, including but not limited to composers, choreographers, poets, writers, etc.

3.2. Festivals

Applications are invited from the festival organisers who can demonstrate existing support and partnership within their community (local government, corporate sector, artistic community and public).

3.3. Film Production and Distribution

Funding will be made available to organisations involved in:

·         The production of Feature Films, Short Films and Documentaries with a strong South African element, to ensure quality and to strengthen the talent base in South Africa; and

·         Capacity development for Training and Script Development.

3.4. Public Art

Priority will be given to projects linked to urban renewal.

4. HERITAGE

Priority will be given to organisations that submit proposals focussing on the following areas:

·         Architectural, archaeological and living heritage conservation and preservation;

·         Indigenous Knowledge Systems;

·         Historical and cultural research, surveys and mapping; and

·         Development of Heritage sites.

5. ENVIRONMENT

In order to access funding, organisations should be involved in one or more of the following focus areas:

·         Biodiversity conservation and eco-tourism development

·         Anti-Pollution, anti-degradation, waste management and clean-up operations;

·         Temporary relief from disasters and the prevention of erosion of the environment;

·         Regeneration, rehabilitation and sustainable management of affected environments;

·         Establishment of local recreational public spaces and greening projects;

·         Planting of indigenous plants and trees;

·         Youth environmental education and programmes; and

·         Youth activities that encourage partnerships.

Application for National Lottery Funding

Applications for funding are invited from historical, natural, cultural and architectural heritage organisations, CBOs, NGOs, Parastatal Bodies, Educational Institutions, Metropolitan Authorities, Local Authorities, associations or juristic persons.  NB: NLDTF does not fund CC’s and Pty (Ltd).

Preference will be given to projects that will promote the following areas of transformation:

• Equity and redress of historic imbalances;
• Nation building;
• Job creation;
• Capacity building & Skills transfer; and
• Creation of partnerships and opportunities for disadvantaged communities.

NOTE:                       

·         Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

·         Faxed/electronic applications will not be considered

·         In terms of clause 5 of Regulation Gazette No. 21696 dated 27 October 2000, only organisations registered as not-for-profit organisations may be considered for funding.

·         Organisations/Institutions applying must be registered in South Africa.

Organisations that meet the criteria as set out above, are invited to request the prescribed application FORM (03/1) from:

NATIONAL LOTTERY DISTRIBUTION TRUST FUND (NLDTF)

Central Applications Office

Private Bag X101

Brooklyn Square

0075

Ground Floor, Block C

the dti Campus

77 Meintjes Street

Sunnyside

0002

Telephone: 0860 065 383

Fax: 012-394 0222

Email: arts@nlb.org.za

Deadline

In order to be considered for funding within the scope described above, completed applications together with supporting information, should reach the NLDTF before the 4 November 2005.

The Distributing Agency for Arts, Culture and National Heritage reserves the right not to make any allocations.

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CHARITIES SECTOR

The Distributing Agency for Charities, established in terms of the Lotteries Act (No. 57 of 1997), is once again in the position to consider applications for funding from the proceeds of the National Lottery.

In adjudicating applications received by the advertised deadline, the Distributing Agency will focus on the following areas:

a)            Development of under-developed social service organisations and groups.

b)            Literacy and numeracy programmes (ABET).

c)            Organisations supporting or assisting school-going children in underprivileged communities.

d)            Community and residential programmes for children; the youth; women; families; the chronically/terminally ill; older persons, people with disabilities, drug, crime prevention and rehabilitation programmes; and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programmes.

e)            Projects aimed at meeting the basic needs of a community.

Preference will be given to applications for areas that are under-resourced and under-served.

Applications will be considered from registered non-profit charitable organisations that can supply signed audited financial statements for the two most recent years.

Applications from organisations of an entrepreneurial nature or a business enterprise will not be considered.

Organisations that are not registered or do not have the required 2 years’ audited financial statements should seek assistance from, and enter into a partnership with, a registered organisation.

NOTE: All applicants wishing to apply must use the prescribed Application Form and the 2005 Guidelines that are available from:

NATIONAL LOTTERY DISTRIBUTION TRUST FUND (NLDTF)

Central Applications Office

Private Bag X 101

Brooklyn Square

0075

 Tel: 08600 NLDTF (08600 65383)

Fax: 012-394 0222

Email: charities@nlb.org.za

In order to be considered for funding, applications must reach the NLDTF no later than Friday, 29 July 2005.

NOTE:

·         Late and/or Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

·         Faxed/Electronic applications will NOT be considered.

·         Applicants that have not submitted all required Progress Reports on any NLDTF grants they have previously received will NOT be considered.

NATIONAL LOTTERY DISTRIBUTION TRUST FUND

(NLDTF)

SPORT AND RECREATION CATEGORY

The Distributing Agency for Sport and Recreation, established in terms of the Lotteries Act (No.57 of 1997), is in a position to consider applications for funding from the proceeds of the National Lottery in the Sport and Recreation Sector.

Applications are invited from all sport organisations, federations, clubs, schools, municipalities, tertiary institutions and sport councils.  The aforementioned bodies can apply for funding as identified below:

MACRO BODIES can apply for:

·         Delivery and presentation of National teams to the Commonwealth Games, South African Games, Zone IV Games and others.

·         Hosting of major international events.

NATIONAL FEDERATIONS can apply for:

·         Capacity Building for the following: 

Four year plans for High Performance, including talent identification.

            Training of technical officials, coaches, and administrators.

·         Hosting of major International Events.

·         Upgrading of sports facilities. 

PROVINCIAL AND REGIONAL FEDERATIONS AND SPORT COUNCILS can apply for:

·         Equipment for their affiliates.

·         Generic training courses in line with Provincial Academies and National Federations priorities.

·         Upgrading of sport facilities

PROVINCIAL ACADEMIES OF SPORT can apply for:

·         Capacity Building

·         Generic Training Courses

·         Funding as per blueprint guideline of Provincial Academies of Sport.

·         Equipment on behalf of Organisations that do not have two years’ audited Financial Statements.

MUNICIPALITIES can apply for:

·         Upgrading of facilities. 

Applications should be part of an Integrated Development Plan and should be accompanied by a Council Resolution approving the upgrading of the sport facilities together with a commitment to maintain the facilities. Municipalities to include with their applications support from Provincial Sport Structures.

SCHOOLS FROM PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGD COMMUNITIES can apply for:

·         Sport facilities - new, basic and upgrading

·         Sport equipment.

TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS can apply for:

·         Upgrading of existing sport facilities, where such facilities will have unhindered access.

·         Sport research and science

CLUBS can apply for:

·         Sport equipment and apparel (playing kit) excluding tracksuits.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1.      Form 03/1 completed in full

2.      Constitution or founding documents of the applicant

3.      Audited Financial Statements for the past two years that include an audit report by a certificated auditor/audit firm.

4.      Business plan and Budget.

5.      Proof of recognition from:

·         Relevant Federations and SA Sport Commission

·         Municipalities to obtain a letter of support from the relevant Provincial Sport Structure.

·         Relevant authority (chief or tribal authority, affidavit from police station).

6.   The Agency reserves the right not to make grants.

Failure to comply with the requirements will jeopardise your application for funding.

The application form and guidelines are available from

NATIONAL LOTTERY DISTRIBUTION TRUST FUND

Central Applications Office

Private Bag X101

BROOKLYN SQUARE

0075

Tel:  012 394 3440                                                                           Fax: 012 394 0222

Email: sport@nlb.org.za

In order to be considered for funding, applications should reach the Central Applications Office by not later than 15th April 2005.

NOTE:

·         Late and/or Incomplete applications will NOT be processed.

·         Faxed/ Electronic applications will NOT be considered.

·         Applicants must have submitted all outstanding Progress Reports on any NLDTF grants previously received.

·         Applicants are further advised that all applications will be considered on a first-come first-served basis.

NATIONAL LOTTERY DISTRIBUTION TRUST FUND

(NLDTF)

SPORT AND RECREATION CATEGORY

The Distributing Agency for Sport and Recreation, established in terms of the Lotteries Act (No.57 of 1997), is in a position to consider applications for funding from the proceeds of the National Lottery.

Only the following identified organisations and/or federations should submit their applications as follows:

1.   Capacity Building Programs

a)      Provincial Academies of Sport: for basic/generic courses with the National Federations assisting to identify the needs.

b)      National Federations in partnership with the Tertiary Institutions. The Tertiary Institutions should serve as service providers. The application should be accompanied by a comprehensive four-year Business Plan covering all levels of development.

c)      Provincial Sports Councils/Provincial Federations in conjunction with Provincial Academies of Sport.

2.   Infrastructure Development For Existing Sports Facilities

a)      National and Provincial Federations upgrading their facilities.  Where ownership of the facility rests with the Municipality, the parties should submit a Memorandum of Understanding and a Council resolution approving the upgrading of the sports facility.

b)      Municipalities.  Applications should be part of an Integrated Development Plan and should be accompanied by a Council Resolution approving the upgrading of the sports facilities together with a commitment to maintain the facilities.

c)      Educational Institutions that have ties with the National and Provincial Federations for Capacity Building Programmes.

3.   Sports Equipment for Existing Sports Facilities and/or Clubs

a)      National Federations to apply on behalf of their affiliates.

b)      Colleges, Schools, Clubs, Youth Organisations and other sports bodies may apply through Provincial Academies of Sport, Provincial Sports Councils or Sports Trusts.

4.   Major Events

a)      Only Macro-bodies should apply in this category for Team Preparation and Team Delivery.

b)      National Federations can also apply for hosting major events provided approval has been sought from the relevant authorities.

All applications must include the following:

1.      Form 03/1 completed in full

2.      Constitution or founding documents of the applicant

3.      Audited Financial Statements for the past two years that include an audit report by a certified auditor/audit firm

4.      Business plan and Budget.

5.      Letters of support:

§         National Federations to provide proof of recognition from SA Sport Commission

§         Municipalities to obtain proof of support for the projects from Provincial Sports Structures.

The application form and guidelines are available from:

                       NATIONAL LOTTERY DISTRIBUTION TRUST FUND (NLDTF)

                                                  Central Applications Office

                                                          Private Bag X101

                                                           Brooklyn Square

                                                                  0075

Tel: 012–362 0306                                                                                 Fax: 012–362 3899

                                                Email: sport@nlb.org.za

In order to be considered for funding, applications should reach the NLDTF by no later than Friday, 13 August 2004.

NOTE:

·        Late and/or Incomplete applications will NOT be processed

·        Faxed/Electronic applications will NOT be considered

·        Applicants must have submitted all outstanding Progress Reports on any NLDTF grants previously received.

·        All other sporting organisations will be invited to apply at a later stage.

·        Applicants are further advised that all applications will be considered on a first-come first served basis.

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NATIONAL LOTTERY DISTRIBUTION TRUST FUND

ARTS, CULTURE & NATIONAL HERITAGE

The Distributing Agency for Arts, Culture and National Heritage, established in terms of the Lotteries Act (No. 57 of 1997), is ready to consider applications for funding from the proceeds of the National Lottery.   To facilitate the adjudicating process, specific qualifying criteria is being advertised for each of the following sub-sectors:

·                     Arts

·                     Heritage (Cultural and Natural)

·                     Environment

The vision of this Distributing Agency is “to make a contribution to building a Nation that values, preserves and conserves its natural, cultural and artistic heritage, both traditional and the contemporary, for present and future generations.”

Applications for projects that will begin in 2005 will be considered if they include the following documents:

1.      FORM 03/1, duly completed and signed;

2.      Project Summary, in the suggested format and not more than ONE PAGE;

3.      Project Business Plan with BUDGET and supporting documentation;

4.      Founding documents e.g. Constitution, Articles of Association or Trust Deed;

5.      Signed Audited Financial Statements for the past two years; and

6.      Registration Certificate.

PLEASE NOTE: Only one application per organisation will be accepted. Organisations with multiple projects should ensure that only ONE application is lodged clearly identifying all the different projects.

Organisations that are not in a position to meet the above requirements are requested to apply in partnership with established organisations.  There should be a signed agreement between the two parties and all documentation should be in the name of the organisation that can submit all the required information.

Applications from previously funded organisations will ONLY be considered on receipt of a Final Report on previously funded projects. 

Applications for multi-year projects are encouraged.

The Distributing Agency will consider applications in each of the above sub-sectors from organisations engaged in specific activities, as detailed below:

MAJOR PROJECTS

Funding will be made available for major projects of national significance in the areas of Arts, Heritage (Cultural and Natural) and Indigenous Knowledge and Environment including, but not limited to, tours, exhibitions, infrastructure development, capacity development, restoration and also for the acquisition of South African works for the long-term benefit of all South Africans.

RURAL GRANTS

Projects are sought from rural areas, with priority given to Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape and North West.  These projects should be designed to serve the community by developing activities in the areas of Arts, Heritage (Cultural and Natural) and Indigenous Knowledge and Environment in under served communities.

ARTS

Creative Development Grants

Focus will be on artists across all genres in order to encourage the development and production of new, original work with a strong South African flavour, including but not limited to composers, choreographers, poets, writers, etc.

Festivals

Applications are invited from the festival organisers who can demonstrate existing support and partnership within their community (local government, corporate sector, artistic community and public).

Film Production and Distribution

Funding will be made available to organisations involved in:

·      The production of Feature Films, Short Films and Documentaries with a strong South African element, to ensure quality and to strengthen the talent base in South Africa; and

·      Capacity development for Training and Script Development.

Public Art

Priority will be given to projects linked to urban renewal.

HERITAGE

Priority will be given to organisations that submit business plans/project proposals focussing on the following areas:

·         Architectural, archaeological and living heritage conservation and preservation;

·         Indigenous Knowledge Systems;

·         Historical and cultural research, surveys and mapping; and

·         Development of Heritage sites.

ENVIRONMENT

In order to access funding, organisations should preferably be involved in one or more of the following focus areas:

·     Biodiversity conservation and eco-tourism development

·     Anti-Pollution, anti-degradation, waste management and cleanup operations;

·     Temporary relief from disasters and the prevention of erosion of the environment;

·     Regeneration, rehabilitation and sustainable management of affected environments;

·     Establishment of local recreational public spaces and greening projects;

·     Planting of indigenous plants and trees;

·     Youth environmental education and programmes; and

·     Youth activities that encourage partnerships.

Application for National Lottery Funding

Applications for funding are invited from historical, natural, cultural and architectural heritage organisations, CBOs, NGOs, Parastatals, Educational Institutions, Metropolitan Authorities, Local Authorities, associations or juristic persons. 

Preference will be given to projects that will promote the following areas of transformation:

• Equity and redress historic imbalances;
• Nation building;
• Job creation;
• Skills transfer; and
• Creation of partnerships and opportunities for disadvantaged communities.

NOTE: