
Funding calls / opportunities

Open Call: UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) 2024
Public institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can now apply for funding from UNESCO’s International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD).
Amount:
$100K

We are hiring - Business Development Assistant
The Business Development Assistant's main task will be support the Director in creating business opportunities for IaF.
Amount:
Market-related

SAMPRA Development Fund - Travel & Touring
Musicians looking for funding to travel and tour in South Africa and abroad can now apply for grants from the SAMPRA Development Fund
Amount:
ZAR 500K

SAMPRA Development Fund - Live Events
The SAMPRA Development Fund is inviting professional recording artists, record companies and live music promoters who wish to stage live music events in South Africa to apply for grants.
Amount:
ZAR 700K

SAMPRA Development Fund - Music Production
Professional recording artists and record companies that are members of SAMPRA can now apply for grants to record new music.
Amount:
ZAR 120K

SAMPRA Development Fund - Cultural Organisations
The SAMPRA Development Fund is inviting applications from reputable and dedicated South African based cultural organisations with a track record of developing and appreciating the diverse arts and culture landscape of South Africa.
Amount:
ZAR 80K

SAMRO Music Creation Support Fund- 2024
The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) invites music composers to apply for its Music Creation Support Fund (MCSF), which offers micro grants up to ZAR25 000.
Amount:
ZAR 25K

NAC Annual Projects Funding
The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) has announced the NAC Annual Project Funding Call for applications for the 2024-2025 Financial Year.
Amount:
ZAR 350K

Festival Connect Fund
The British Council’s Festival Connect Fund offers funding to Festivals of all forms from the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
Amount:
£10,000 – £40,000

Fund for Innovation in Development (FID)
Through flexible grant funding, the Fund enables innovators and researchers to test new ideas, build evidence of what works, and scale the highest impact and most cost-effective solutions
Amount:
€50K – €4M

Arts and Culture Venture Capital (South Africa)
The fund is designed to promote and develop the arts and culture sector by providing affordable loans to start and/or expand small businesses
Amount:
ZAR 250K – ZAR 5M

Doen Foundation
DOEN accepts applications throughout the year on a rolling basis.
Amount:
Unlimited
- Join our network -
Receive funding updates