Second phase of Relief Fund applications reopens for individual applicants

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation is once more reopening a window of opportunity, targeting individuals to apply for the sector relief fund.

This second phase is earmarked for individuals running programmes within the sectors of sport, recreation, culture and creative industries, also targeting those at local and community level.

Only Gauteng-based individuals with projects that are implemented within the province can apply on or before the closing date on October 30.

Sport and the arts have been some of those most affected by lockdown restrictions, hence the department wants to scale-up its intervention efforts, especially for those with limited or no assistance.

“We have previously received applications but unfortunately a lot of people couldn’t apply because of lockdown regulations which restricted their movements,” said Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Mbali Hlophe.

“Now that we are on Level 1, we believe a lot of people will have a chance to apply and not only those with access to resources including online platforms.”

Hlophe will from October 12 tour the five Gauteng regions to meet various stakeholders within the arts and sport field.
This will serve as a platform to provide more information on the fund and how individuals can apply.

She will be accompanied by her counterparts in the municipalities including MMCs for sport, arts and recreation.

“We want our efforts to also reach individuals and programmes in need within communities, where in many instances there are limited facilities,” said Hlophe.

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“Many of these will be faced with challenges of the new normal following the Covid-19 regulations.

“We want as many people as possible to apply so that we can begin to resuscitate the sectors.”

The fund applications are managed and finalised in consultation with the Gauteng Sport Confederation, relevant sport federations, the Recreation Industry and the Gauteng Arts and Culture Council based on the set criteria.

The following may apply:
• Sport: Athletes, coaches, fitness industry, recreational sector, technical support services, event managers and coordinators, sport and recreational administrators including at informal level.
• Arts and Culture: Performing artists, musicians, visual artists, crafters/jewellery designers, fashion designers, art administrators/practitioners, technical support services, event managers and coordinators, and individuals in the film and TV industry including at informal level.

Application forms are obtainable on www.gauteng.gov.za or can be requested by emailing SACR.Communications@gauteng.gov.za

Forms can be submitted either online at sacrrelieffund@gauteng.gov.za or physically dropped off at 35 Rissik Street, Surrey House Building, corner Fox Street in Johannesburg.

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