South African Radio Astronomy Observatory Community Development Grant

South Africa
Grant Funding
Youth
Social impact

The National Research Foundation is inviting you to submit proposals for the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory Community Development Grants.

Areas

  • The grant committee is interested in projects in the following areas:
    • Early Childhood Development
    • Literacy Programs
    • Youth Development Programmes
    • Sports, and Recreational Activities
    • Arts, Culture and Indigenous Knowledge Systems
    • Community Safety
    • Anti-Alcohol & Drug Abuse
    • Any other social challenge in the community

They will be looking at:

  • Relevance of your project
  • Project objectives and outcomes
  • Proof of financial need
  • A viable and realistic budget
  • The envisaged impact and benefit of your project
  • The project implementation plan (timelines, expenditure plan, beneficiaries, etc.)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Organisations and/or individuals who are part of or are involved in a community development programme, are eligible for the SARAO Community Development Grant.

Submit your proposals here.

For more information, Click here.

Closing date
Industry
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
​Mining and quarrying
​Manufacturing
​Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
​Construction
​Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
​Transportation and storage
Accommodation and food service activities
​Information and communication
Financial and insurance activities
​Real estate activities
Professional, scientific and technical activities
Administrative and support service activities
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
​Education
Human health and social work activities
​Arts, entertainment and recreation
​Other service activities
Activities of households as employers; undifferentiated goods-and-service-producing activities of households for own use
​Activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies, not economically active people, unemployed people etc.
Website link
www.sarao.ac.za