Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) Grants – Bridging Business and Creative Partnerships
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) forms part of the country’s strategy to secure greater involvement in and support for the arts from businesses across South Africa. Consequently, BASA Grants take a slightly different approach compared to conventional funding and development agencies. Specifically, the initiative focuses on amplifying and extending existing partnerships between arts and businesses, aiming to create meaningful societal impact through shared value and social cohesion.
Moreover, the initiative encourages business investment in the creative sector by leading research that enhances commercial confidence. In addition, BASA builds capacity through its programmes, thereby shifting the paradigm for future partnerships between diverse stakeholders.mplete the application forms. BASA allocates funds to the project once it has assessed how the partnership benefits both the sponsor and the recipient.
The Programme
Funded by an allocation from the Department of Arts and Culture (DSAC), the BASA Supporting Grant programme serves as a mechanism through which businesses and the arts can engage to achieve mutual benefits. Therefore, it acts as a key device for identifying, supporting, and solidifying synergies between businesses and creatives.
The Supporting Grant Programme is designed for artists, arts organisations, and businesses. Furthermore, it helps activate sponsorship for a broad cross-section of arts projects across different regions of South Africa. In addition, the initiative provides innovative programmes that focus on:
- Knowledge transfer;
- Skills development; and
- Training in the cultural and creative sectors.
To apply for a BASA Supporting Grant, both the arts applicant and the sponsor must complete the required application forms. Afterwards, BASA allocates funds to the project once it has assessed how the partnership benefits both the sponsor and the recipient.
Values of Business and Arts South Africa
At Dream Team Capital, we understand the complexities of the various grant providers and the unique application criteria for each. We have assisted thousands of entrepreneurs through the application process to access non-repayable grants for businesses.
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