Applications open for the National Arts Council Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme

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Sep 17
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About the Opportunity:

The Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme 6 (PESP 6) by the National Arts Council (NAC) aims to breathe fresh life into South Africa’s creative and cultural industries. It offers funding to individuals and registered arts/cultural organisations to run projects that create jobs, support communities, and stimulate the economy through arts & culture. Projects like performances, visual arts, workshops, exhibitions, literature, traditional arts, and more are eligible.

What’s on Offer:

Financial support to execute arts & culture projects with job-creation potential.
Different funding scales depending on project size and job numbers.
Opportunity for both individuals and organisations to apply.

Who Can Apply:

Individuals (artists, cultural practitioners) AND registered organisations in the arts & culture sector.
Must be South African citizens, permanent residents, or refugees.
Projects that show clear job creation, community value, and alignment with transformation goals (women, youth, vulnerable groups prioritized)