Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) has unveiled an exciting new chapter in its flagship initiative — Supporting Grants 2.0 — designed to fuel innovation and experimentation within the creative sector. Applications are officially open until 10 September 2025, offering a powerful opportunity for artists, innovators, and cultural entrepreneurs to bring their early-stage ideas to life.
The revamped programme shifts the focus towards supporting prototypes, bold experiments, and fresh ideas at their most critical stage — when creatives are testing and refining their projects before scaling up. This evolution reflects BASA’s commitment to nurturing a dynamic, sustainable, and inclusive creative economy in South Africa.
To mark the launch, BASA CEO Beth Arendse and Supporting Grants lead Sipho Mthiyane will host a webinar on 2 September 2025, unpacking this bold new direction and providing insights into how the new funding model will empower creatives across the country.
Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_6ihNI6aGR7Sd1Quv-K9bfg
Apply for Supporting Grants 2.0 here: https://form.jotform.com/252042634047046
The Supporting Grants 2.0 programme is made possible through the generous support of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, reinforcing government’s commitment to fostering innovation and resilience in the arts.
With this shift, BASA is encouraging creatives to dream bigger, take risks, and experiment fearlessly — ensuring that South Africa’s cultural landscape continues to thrive with bold new voices and pioneering projects.
My name is Ntsikelelo Solani I am interested in the program
My name is Percy Mbonani I’m a saxophone flute and penny whistle player and I have a partner called Themba Ndaba who also plays saxophone clarinet and penny whistle. We have a project called kwela trio which is also edutainment. Performing and teaching kwela music style.
My name is Ndumiso Mkhize, I’m interested in the program.
My name is Thulani Ndlebe from Soweto Zola 2 and my business partner is Muzikayise Wiseman Hella we have a company called (UnderKonstrAction Arts and Edutainment Company) that is also based in Soweto,
We would be glad if we get the grant for our company it will help us on supporting the youth we grooming in our community and also to get the equipment we need for our Project.. 🙏🏾
I am a Creative and I am interested
How i we are applying this funding by getting documents or online
We are having an inaugural Heritage celebration at Mhlathini Park, Vosloorus on Heritage Day, 2025.
Could we be considered for this grand?
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Ndoli
I a. Interested in the program
I am interested in the program and I am a founder of Govan Mbeki performing arts academy NPO organization under the leadership of vusi Mahlangu chairperson
I’m a South African Vocalist
Our Organization Maru Gase Pula Cultural Group is looking forward to learn and attend 🙏🏾 so we can gain knowledge 🙏🏾
We are an indigenous music and dance production 🙏🏾
Good initiative am interested as a creative artist.