01/09/2026
Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Opens Applications for Community Arts Development Programme 2026/27
The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture hereby announces the opening of applications for the Community Arts Development Programme (CADP) 2026/27. This programme has been approved and funded for implementation in the current financial year and represents a strategic investment in strengthening community arts development across the Province.
The CADP seeks to expand access and participation in arts and cultural activities, supporting initiatives that foster skills development, creative expression, social cohesion, and the growth of the cultural and creative industries. Eligible Community Arts Centres and Community Arts Organisations are invited to submit proposals that address identified community needs and priorities in line with the programme framework.
Funding Streams
• Grant Funding: Up to R50 000 per approved project.
• Procurement of Goods and Services: Up to R30 000 per approved beneficiary.
• Please note: Beneficiaries who failed to submit reports in the 2025/26 cycle will be automatically disqualified.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
• Be a registered NPO or NPC.
• Operate within the arts and culture sector.
• Be based in the Northern Cape Province.
• Hold a valid bank account.
• Submit all required supporting documents.
Priority Programmes
Applications are encouraged in the following areas: Music, Visual Arts and Crafts, Dance, Film and Television, Theatre and Drama, and Design and Creatives. Priority will be given to organisations led by women, youth, and persons living with disabilities.
Application Process
Applications open on 01 September 2026 and close on 15 September 2026 at 23:00. No late applications will be accepted. All submissions will undergo administrative and compliance screening, followed by adjudication by an appointed committee to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability. Successful applicants will be formally notified via email.
Enquiries
For district-specific enquiries, applicants may contact:
• Frances Baard: Pulane Pharasi – 071 687 5051
• ZF Mgcawu: Lizelle Julie – 083 785 9912
• Pixley Ka Seme: Zanoxolo Kapa – 073 285 5879
• Namakwa: Andre Jacobs – 067 802 0845
• John Taolo Gaetsewe: Lerato Lekhobo – 083 243 8577
General enquiries: Mr. KH Mocumi – 067 696 5108 Application forms: Ms. Mpho Tlhageng – 084 527 2955 Email submissions: [email protected]
This call reflects the Department’s commitment to good governance in the arts sector, ensuring equitable access to funding opportunities and strengthening the role of community arts in building a creative, inclusive, and active society.
