PRINCIPLES

IN SELECTING INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT

in identifying initiatives to be supported, the following principles shall be followed:

KEY CRITERIA

The following institutions/organisations will be eligible for grant funding:

• Registered non-profit organisations in terms of Non-profit organisations Act;
• Registered non-profit companies in terms of the Non-profit Companies Act;
• Organisations with PBO status – registered with the SARS in terms of section 30(1) of the Income Tax, No 58 of 1962;
• Public institutions under the custodian of the South African government (i.e. schools, universities, TVET Colleges, hospitals, clinics);
• Organisations that have acceptable governance and management structures and systems in place;
• Organisations that have a beneficiary profile that meets the requirements of the SED element of the B-BBEE;
• Organisations that comply with relevant provisions of the FICA, no 38 of 2001

EXCLUSIONS

The following activities /initiatives are excluded from CSI funding:

• Political parties and organisations with partisan political affiliations;
• Trade unions and religious organisations – unless the entity support a programme / initiative that holds the objective of improving the lives of marginalised communities and / or individuals. The programme / initiatives must also not discriminate against individuals / communities based on affiliation;
• Industry associations except where IDC forms a partnership for community projects;
• Research organisations;
• Profit making organisation and companies (except for non-cash donations where start up SME may qualify to receive assets being disposed such as computers, furniture etc.);
• Activities that benefit individuals;
• Attendance to conferences (both international and local); and
• Any activity, project or organisation whose objectives infringe the bill of rights or the Constitution or legislation of the Republic of South Africa.