The metro invites organisations located in Ekurhuleni to apply for Grant-in-Aid assistance for the 2018\/2019 financial year.<\/p>\n
Applications are open until October 31.<\/p>
The Grant-in-Aid funding is one of the metro\u2019s development programmes set to financially assist organisations that share a common mission of improving the quality of life for residents of Ekurhuleni.<\/p>\n
Proposals for funding should focus on providing creative and innovative programmes or services that address the following priority areas:<\/p>
\u2022 Sports, recreation, arts and culture (SRAC) and social cohesion.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Local economic development and sustainable job creation.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Health and social development.<\/p>\n
Applicants may only submit one application per organisation.<\/p>\n
All proposals must be accompanied by the following documentation:<\/p>\n
\u2022 A signed copy of the organisation\u2019s constitution.<\/p>\n
\u2022 A certified copy of the registration certificate of the company or organisation.<\/p>\n
\u2022 A copy of the organisation\u2019s latest municipal account.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Business plan and estimated budget.<\/p>\n
\u2022 All applications for amounts in excess of R100 000 must be accompanied by the most recent audited financial statements of the company\/organisation.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Applicants for grants of less than R100 000 must submit a certified bank statement.<\/p>\n
Organisations funded under the SRAC and health and social development categories in 2017\/18 will not be considered, while organisations funded under the economic development category in 2015\/16 and succeeding financial years will not be considered.<\/p>\n
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