
The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation invites proposals for Sport, Arts and Culture events or festivals seeking funding for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Aligned with the Growing Gauteng Together (GGT2030)Â Programme of Action, the Department seeks initiatives that promote inclusive participation, social cohesion and measurable economic impact across Gauteng.
Priority will be given to events that:
Improve living conditions in Townships, Informal Settlements and Hostels (TISH)
Increase participation of women, youth and persons with disabilities
Create job opportunities for women, youth and persons with disabilities
Strengthen local social cohesion and economic activity
Demonstrate audience growth and media visibility
Submission requirements
Proposals must include:
Company registration documents
Valid Tax Clearance and CSD report
Certified IDs of members/shareholders
Company profile
BBBEE Certificate or affidavit
Bank confirmation letter
Costed project implementation plan
Two signed endorsement letters
Latest audited financial statements or auditor letter
Submission details
Applicants must clearly indicate the appropriate reference number on the envelope:
-Sport and Recreation:Â SACR/ME/2026/SR
-Arts and Culture:Â SACR/ME/2026/AC
Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and hand-delivered to:
No. 5 Hollard Street, Mayibuye House, Marshalltown
Closing date:Â 20 March 2026 at 16h00
Enquiries
For Sport and Recreation proposals: Ms. Mpotseng
Moloimpotseng.moloi@gauteng.gov.za
For Arts and Culture proposals: Mr. Ishmael
Mthimunyeishmael.mthimunye@gauteng.gov.za
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