Gauteng NPO funding application process near finalisation

The Gauteng Department of Social Development is in the final stages of the NPO funding application process for the 2025/26 financial year.

This follows a rigorous and transparent process that began in October 2024, when the department widely advertised the call for applications.

Since the closure of applications, the department has undertaken a thorough evaluation process, which included panelling all submitted applications, conducting site visits, and engaging with board members of the applying NPOs to assess their capacity and compliance.

MEC for Gauteng Social Development, Faith Mazibuko, has been actively overseeing the process to ensure it gets conducted with integrity and efficiency. Departmental officials have worked tirelessly to meet the set timelines and ensure a seamless process.

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“We are almost done with the applications and allocations and are now conducting final checks and balances before approving.

“Our goal is to ensure by the beginning of April, the first-quarter tranche payments are deposited into the accounts of appointed NPOs so they can continue delivering essential services to our beneficiaries,” assured Mazibuko.

Successful NPOs will soon receive their appointment letters, allowing them to proceed with their vital work supporting vulnerable communities across the province.

The Gauteng Department of Social Development remains committed to working with the NPO sector to provide much-needed services and support to those who need it most.

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