Opportunity Title: APPLY NOW FOR THE SMALL PROJECT AND SUPPORT FUND PROGRAM FUNDING

Summary of the Small Project and Support Fund Program Funding in South Africa

Are you a South African individual or NGO working to address human rights violations?

The Small Project and Support Fund (SPSF) Program Funding might be able to help! This program provides financial assistance for emergency responses to human rights violations in South Africa.

Here's a quick breakdown of the program:

• Goal: Empower disadvantaged communities through rapid responses to human rights violations.
• Activities funded: Legal aid, community mobilization, logistical aid, advocacy efforts, humanitarian aid, healthcare access, legal guidance, and safety network reinforcement.
• Funding amount: Maximum of 75,000 ZAR per project.
• Eligibility: Individuals or legally registered NGOs based in South Africa.
• Deadline: Applications are accepted until 8 projects are funded for the year.
• Ineligible applicants:
  • Projects already receiving support from AIDS Foundation of South Africa (AFSA) or Bread for the World (BfdW) in the current financial year.
  • Government-linked entities, entities with a budget exceeding R1.5 million, or those involved in HIV/AIDS work.
• Application process:
  1. Submit an "Intention to Apply" form.
  2. If shortlisted, submit a complete application within 24 hours.
  3. Application reviewed by a committee within 36 hours.
  4. Applicants notified of the outcome and (if successful) contacted for due diligence.

For inquiries:

• Phone: 031 277 2700
• Website: www.ukusekela.org.za