Mzansi Golden Economy opens for applications

DSAC announces the opening of Mzansi Golden Economy (Mge) Open Call Grant Funding Applications to the Cultural and Creative Industries.

In its continued effort to optimize the economic benefit and the development of the arts in South Africa, the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture once again announces the opening of Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) open call grant funding applications to the cultural and creative industries.  A call for application opens from 04 October to 31 October 2023.

The Open Call is for the following streams:

•Cultural Events

•Touring Ventures &

•Public Art

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture embarked on the strategy to reposition the arts, culture, and heritage sector as key players in the government’s programme of action for social cohesion, the creation of sustainable jobs and ensuring social and economic development.

Launched with a mandate to increase the economic growth and to create jobs in the country, the Mzansi Golden Economy strategy considers the arts, culture, and heritage sector as the “new gold” which has the potential to reposition the sector as the key market player in the country’s economic development.

With improved investment in key creative economy areas, the department believes the strategy has the potential to enhance job creation, productivity as well as to increase the sector’s global competitiveness.

Closing Date: 31 OCTOBER 2023