2022 ACT THUTHUKISANI PROGRAMME APPLICATION CYCLE 2

ACT Thuthukisani Programme 2022 Cycle 2 (April - Dec)

ACT THUTHUKISANI PROGRAMME CYCLE 2 2022

APPLICABLE TO: KWA-ZULU NATAL, NORTHERN CAPE and EASTERN CAPE provinces ONLY. The current ACT Thuthukisani Programme cycle is applicable to the designated provinces only. Ensure not to apply if you are not operating within these provinces, or if the project will not be operating within these provinces.

NOTE:

By marking/checking the boxes below, I agree to, acknowledge and understand the programme conditions/criteria listed. I also note that any box left unmarked/unchecked may result in my application not being selected to, or considered successful for the next phase of the ACT Thuthukisani Programme. I understand, agree and acknowledge that:

Check all the boxes below(Required)

I confirm that I am based in, and/or my project will operate in either Kwa-Zulu Natal, Northern Cape or Eastern Cape.

Investments will only be considered for projects that show merit and viability.

The purpose of the ACT Thuthukisani Programme is to drive income generation for projects.

The ACT Thuthukisani Programme is not an employment programme.

The ACT Thuthukisani Programme is a project development programme that requires commitment, discipline and excellent communication skills, and not a grant-making programme.

100% attendance and participation in the ACT Thuthukisani Programme is required, and no correspondence will be entered into. Non-compliance will result in my removal from the programme.

I understand that if I have additional sponsors or investors, I will need to submit proof of these agreements in the form of signed contracts or formal agreements on company letterhead/s of the supporting organisation.

I agree to my participation in the ACT Thuthukisani Programme, surveys, interviews and other information relating to the ACT Thuthukisani Programme to be used as research by the Arts and Culture Research Unit (ACRU) a collaboration research partnership between the Arts & Culture Trust and the University of Johannesburg College of Economics

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name(Required)

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Email(Required)

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1. MANAGING CREATIVE, ACTIVE ENTERPRISES

The following questions need to be answered truthfully. Where the question specifies the maximum number of words, please ensure to keep to the correct number.

Do you have an active business in the arts sector?(Required)

Is your business registered?(Required)

Please select your business type.(Required)

Non-Profit Company (NPC)

Non-Profit Organisation (NPO)

Sole proprietorship

Freelance

(Pty) Ltd

Close Corporation (CC)

I don't know

Do you currently have paying customers?(Required)

2. BUSINESS IDEAS & SOLUTIONS

Give examples of how you have created a solution to a problem or opportunity in your business.(Required)

150 words max

3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROCESSES

Will you be prepared to maintain strict financial records and make them available for auditing purposes?(Required)

Please note that by selecting 'Yes', and you are selected into the programme, you will be required to maintain and produce these records. As the compliance for the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”), has come into effect, we as ACT want to ensure you that we take the protection of your privacy and information seriously.

4. PROJECT IDEAS

Do you have a project idea that can successfully generate an income in 90 days?(Required)

NOTE: a project timeline will need to be created during the training phase, and executed accordingly during the implementation phase

What problem or need does your project address?(Required)

100 words max

Do you have a realistic sense of costing in your budget?(Required)

NOTE: a budget is required as part of your application - use the budget template provided.

Will the project generate an income?(Required)

Will the project adhere to COVID-19 regulations?(Required)

What are the top 3 (three) things that will/would make this project fail?(Required)

5. BUSINESS COMPLIANCE

Are you SARS (South African Revenue Services) compliant?(Required)

Are you CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission) compliant?(Required)

PROJECT/BUSINESS-BASED QUESTIONS

What is your arts discipline?(Required)

Please make your choice from the selection below.

How long have you been in business?(Required)

Please make your choice from the selection below.

What projects did you START and COMPLETE between 2018 - 2021?(Required)

What is the maximum budget for a project you have managed or worked with, in the last 3 (three) years?(Required)

Where do you see yourself, or your organisation, in 5 (five) years from now?(Required)

250 words max

List the benefits or opportunities that you would gain by participating in the training and development component of the ACT Thuthukisani Programme.(Required)

150 words max

Please upload three reference business letters on company letterheads.(Required)

Please ensure that contact details for the referees are included.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 3.

Project Description:

PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying in a music or film capacity the content/theme must have arts or culture as their core element. Music videos or documentaries about animals, for example, are not eligible. For these projects please apply to the appropriate supporting organisation.

What is your project about?(Required)

200words max

What are the STRENGTHS of your project?(Required)

200words max

What are the WEAKNESSES of your project?(Required)

200words max

What are the THREATS to your project?(Required)

200words max

What are the OPPORTUNITIES of your project?(Required)

200words max

Can this project be executed profitably in 90 days?(Required)

If you have selected 'Yes' to the above question, what makes you say that?

Please limit your response to this section to at least 150words

CUSTOMERS

Describe your customer. Who is your target audience?(Required)

50 words max

NETWORKS/PARTNERSHIPS

What support do you have access to, in order to implement your project?(Required)

This relates to networks/partnerships/resources available to implement your project. Please note, for compliance purposes, proof of these agreements may need to be supplied.

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

Do you have existing staff that will work on this project?(Required)

Will you be employing people (service providers) to execute this project?(Required)

If you have selected 'Yes' to the above questions, and you do employ staff or outsource services, please indicate numbers below, for FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES.

If you have selected 'Yes' to the above questions, and you do employ staff or outsource services, please indicate numbers below, for PART-TIME or TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES.

If you have selected 'Yes' to the question referring to the outsourced services, please indicate numbers below, for OUTSOURCED SERVICE PROVIDERS.

PROJECT LOCATION

Select the designated PROVINCE/S in which your project will be taking place(Required)

Based on the above, indicate the CITY/CITIES your project will be taking place in.(Required)

PROJECT BUDGET

What is your proposed budget for this project? Use the template provided to work out the costing, and upload using the button below. The budget must accompany your application form.

File(Required)

Max. file size: 64 MB.

TRAINING CURRICULUM

The training will cover six topics (in no particular order): a) Asset Based Community Development (ABCD); b) Entrepreneurial Practice; c) Strategic Marketing and Sales; d) Financial Management; e) Project Management; f) Governance and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning. Which topic is most important to you? List the training topics listed above in order of importance.

List the training topics listed above in order of importance, from most to least important.(Required)

Please do not add in/write out additional topics, or those not in the list above - only use those listed.

ONLINE TRAINING

How will you be participating in the online training? Ensure to tick all boxes to indicate your awareness and understanding of your requirements for this training programme:

I am aware and understand that:(Required)

NOTE: any box left unmarked/unchecked may result in my application not being selected to/successful for the next phase of the ACT Thuthukisani Programme

The training programme will take place online

A minimum of 2 hours of connectivity per day is required

Access to a device to view the digital training package is required

100% class attendance is compulsory! No negotiations will be entered into.

Select what kind of device will you be using and how will you connect to the internet?(Required)

I have my own laptop/computer and wi-fi connection

I have my own laptop/computer and access through data

I have a smartphone and wi-fi connection

I have a smartphone and connect through data

I have my own laptop or smartphone and connect to public wi-fi

I have access to a computer and internet at a public library

I have access to a computer and internet at an internet cafe

I need assistance to identify a place where I can gain access to a computer and wi-fi

How will you make the time to attend the training programme?(Required)

I am self employed/freelance and set my own hours.

I am full time employed and have my employers permission to participate in this programme during working hours

I am full time employed and will take leave to participate in this programme

I do not have time to attend the training programme

ADDITIONAL PERSONAL INFORMATION

Please state your physical address(Required)

The project applies to KWA-ZULU NATAL, NORTHERN CAPE and EASTERN CAPE provinces ONLY. Applications received for projects outside these provinces will NOT qualify to participate in this cycle.

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Contact Number(Required)

Gender/Preferred pronoun(Required)

What is your age group?(Required)

Are you differently-abled, or are you aware of any learning difficulty/ies that may affect your participation in the programme?(Required)

If you selected 'Yes', what is the nature of your disability and how would it affect your participation in the programme?

NOTE: Training will be conducted online - no in-person contact will be required.

Which population group do you belong to?(Required)

Black African

Coloured African

Indian African

White African

Mixed Race

What is your home language?(Required)