Growthpoint Properties is seeking applications for its funding program to impact the lives of the previously disadvantaged and marginalised groups by creating opportunities for them to thrive. Growthpoint Properties supports Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programmes that promote skills development and empowerment, rather than dependency. They are also focused on supporting education across South Africa because they believe that partnerships with educators will yield positive results towards their common vision of building a better life for all. Executive management can approve ad-hoc requests for donations of up to R100 000. Requests above R100 000, go to the Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee for approval, which meets once a quarter. Key Areas Early childhood developmentPrimary school learningHigh school learningYouth development for job creation Exclusions Projects that are not aligned their five focus areasNon-Seta learnership accredited programmesNon-Seta accredited programmesProfit making companiesAnimal related organisations or programmesReligious organisationsPolitical parties or associations with political affiliationNon-South African based organisations or programmesLabour movements/unionsOrganisations that have been in existence for less than one yearGrowthpoint employees, the Board, and their immediate familiesIndividuals or small groups in their personal capacityDirect funding to government, rather partner to fund its beneficiariesEvents for marketing sponsorshipsInternational travels andDisaster relief How to Apply Applicants can download the application forms via given website.The application form must include:Information about the programmeSETA accreditation detailsThe organisational structureSustainability potential (the programme must demonstrate how it will be able to survive after the funding)Financial budget and latest annual statements (if available)Programme timelineMonitoring and evaluation methods usedIn the case of donations, proof that the applicant is a registered trust, a non-profit making organisation or Public Benefit Organisation in possession of a Section 18A Certificate/Registration, must be attached.Proposals to be a maximum of two pages. For more information, please visit Growthpoint.
