• BASA PESP BANNER
  • BUSINESS AND ARTS SOUTH AFRICA
    38 a 4th Avenue, Melville,
    2092, Johannesburg
    Tel: +27 11 447 2295
    Email: pesp@basa.co.za
    For more information visit: https://basa.co.za/grants/pesp4-grant-funding/
     

  • BASA PESP4 APPLICATION

    2023 Cycle 2

    EXPRESSION OF INTEREST PROPOSAL
    DEADLINE to submit: 22 September 2023

  • Fill in all the information requested below. 

    Applicants will receive a copy of the submitted information via email. An expression of interest proposal will be generated automatically for the BASA team to review.

    If you have any questions please email: pesp@basa.co.za

    YOU CAN SAVE YOUR APPLICATION AT THE END OF THE PAGE IF YOU NEED TO SUBMIT LATER

  •  APPLICATION CRITERIA

    2.1.  Projects delivered by CIPC registered South African small and micro enterprises (SMEs defined as a business with up to 50 full-time employees and an annual turnover of no more than R15 million) or NPOs/NGOs registered with the DSD within the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs).*


    2.2.  Projects delivered/submitted by women, youth and people living with disabilities will be given priority consideration.


    2.3.  ONLY projects that have a well-thought-out project plan with clear goals, specific and quantifiable metrics, and with measurable impact will be considered.


    2.4.  Projects must CREATE JOBS and have a clear focus on the target groups (women, youth and people living with disabilities).


    2.5.  Initiatives/Projects which promote human capital development (education, training, technology, innovation, skills transferral, wellness) will also be in strong consideration.


    EXCLUSIONS

    3.1.  Previous PESP Grant Funding recipients.


    3.2.  Applications that are not from SMEs active in the CCIs.


    3.3.  BASA PESP does not fund applications for film production. Applicants for film productions are encouraged to apply to the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF).


    3.4.  BASA PESP does not fund applications for theatre productions, festivals, events, workshops and masterclasses through PESP4. Applicants are encouraged to apply to the National Arts Council (NAC). 

    If any of the compliance requirements are not met, the application WILL NOT be considered.

    Please note that while BASA will endeavour to give each unsuccessful application some feedback about why their application was rejected, the volume of applications is very high and we are not able to enter into detailed correspondence with all applicants.

    You can review the BASA PESP4 guidelines for more information.

  • Eligibility Checker

  • Definitions

    *CIPC - The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission

    This is an agency of the Department of Trade and Industry in South Africa. A CIPC registered company is registered as a private company structure. It's abbreviation (Pty) Ltd, refers to a company that trades for profit, and such a company can exist into perpetuity, irrespective of any shareholder change.

    *SME -  Small and Micro Enterprises

    i.e. defined as a business with up to 50 full-time employees and an annual turnover of no more than R15 million.

    *CCI - The Cultural and Creative Industries' sectors include:

    - design and creative services

    - cultural and national heritage

    - performance and celebration (please note the BASA PESP grant does not include theatre productions, festivals, events, workshops and masterclasses)

    - visual arts and crafts

    - books and press

    - audiovisual and interactive media (please note the BASA PESP grant does not include film projects).

    *DSD -  Department of Social Development

  • Definitions

    *B-BBEE - The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment

    For more information on B-BBEE certification visit https://www.cipc.co.za/?page_id=3612

  • Please be aware that Prior PESP Funding may include PESP Funding secured from all participating departments.
    More information may be obtained from https://www.stateofthenation.gov.za/employment-stimulus-dashboard

  • ✅ You are eligible to apply for the BASA PESP4 Grant based on the above answers. 

  • ❌ Please consider applying once you meet our consideration criteria. You can review the PESP4 guidelines for more information or email: pesp@basa.co.za

  •  APPLICATION CRITERIA


    2.1.  Projects delivered by CIPC registered South African small and micro enterprises (SMEs defined as a business with up to 50 full-time employees and an annual turnover of no more than R15 million) or NPOs/NGOs registered with the DSD within the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs).*


    2.2.  Projects delivered/submitted by women, youth and people living with disabilities will be given priority consideration.


    2.3.  ONLY projects that have a well-thought-out project plan with clear goals, specific and quantifiable metrics, and with measurable impact will be considered.


    2.4.  Projects must CREATE JOBS and have a clear focus on the target groups (women, youth and people living with disabilities).


    2.5.  Initiatives/Projects which promote human capital development (education, training, technology, innovation, skills transferral, wellness) will also be in strong consideration.


    EXCLUSIONS

    3.1.  Previous PESP Grant Funding recipients.


    3.2.  Applications that are not from SMEs active in the CCIs.


    3.3.  BASA PESP does not fund applications for film production. Applicants for film productions are encouraged to apply to the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF).


    3.4.  BASA PESP does not fund applications for theatre productions, festivals, events, workshops and masterclasses through PESP4. Applicants are encouraged to apply to the National Arts Council (NAC). 

    If any of the compliance requirements are not met, the application WILL NOT be considered.

    Please note that while BASA will endeavour to give each unsuccessful application some feedback about why their application was rejected, the volume of applications is very high and we are not able to enter into detailed correspondence with all applicants.

    You can review the full BASA PESP4 guidelines for more information or email: pesp@basa.co.za

     

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    • Project Budget Breakdown

      Business and Arts South Africa NPC requires a detailed budget for your PESP funding application. Below is an example of a project budget to help you understand what is required. NOTE: This is simply an example of what a project budget might look like using the template provided, and is by no means an exhaustive sample of every item that may be required in a project budget, nor are the budget amounts necessarily accurate. Please ensure you source reliable quotes and costings to inform your project budget for all the expenses needed for the successful implementation of your project.

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    • By submitting this form, you accept the terms and conditions of BASA's PESP4 Funding Agreement and confirm that you are authorised to represent the company/project making this application.

      If you have any questions please email: pesp@basa.co.za 

    • Thank you for completing your application. The first step was to submit an Expression of Interest proposal to BASA.

      Shortlisted applications will progress to Phase 2, which means you will and be invited via email to submit a full online application for The BASA Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP4). 

      The successful Phase 2 applications will be reviewed by an Independent Review Panel consisting of industry representatives.

      Applicants will be informed whether they are successful or not.

      Please note that while BASA will endeavour to give each unsuccessful application some feedback about why their application was rejected, the volume of applications is very high and we are not able to enter into detailed correspondence with all applicants.

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