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CSI
CSI Applications open from 01 April to 31 August each year
PRINCIPLES
IN SELECTING INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT
in identifying initiatives to be supported, the following principles shall be followed:
Developmental – holistic long-term investment in projects
Alignment with the vision and strategy of the Corporation
Alignment with country's developmental priorities
Alignment with relevant Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDG's)
Alignment with socio-economic development element of the B-BBEE
Benefit the most marginalised members of society, with a focus on youth, women and people with disabilities
Internal and external collaboration to maximise impact and leverage resources
Sustainability of initiatives in terms of development, reach and impact; and
Monitoring and evaluation
CSI FOCUS AREAS
EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
CONSUMER EDUCATION
SPECIAL PROJECTS
KEY CRITERIA
(ORGANISATION PROFILE)
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;
- 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
- Organisations in operation for more than 12 months
KEY CRITERIA
(PROJECT/PROGRAMME)
The following Projects/Programmes will be eligible for grant funding:
- Skills Development Programmes targeting majority youth and women with the objective of creating job opportunities for the trainees
- Accredited or formal training Programmes certified/acknowledged by the relevant authorities/industry bodies. (i.e. SETA, SAQA, etc.)
- Sustainable and innovative community projects targeting majority youth and women with the objective of income generation; job creation addressing current and future skills needs.
- Project/Programme with a track record of previous implementation
- Financial Literacy Programmes for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs)
- Capacity development Programmes targeting Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs)
- Project/Programme targeting rural, semi-urban and townships areas as priority areas
- Project/Programme aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs)
EXCLUSIONS
(ORGANISATION LEVEL/TYPE)
The following organisations 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 companies offering consumer education and skills development programmes to marginalised groups; and non-cash donations where start up SME may qualify to receive assets being disposed such as computers, furniture etc);
- Service businesses (e.g. internet cafe, car wash, etc.)
- Industry associations except where IDC forms a partnership for community projects;
- Any activity, project or organisation whose objectives infringe the bill of rights or the Constitution or legislation of the Republic of South Africa.
EXCLUSIONS
(PROJECT LEVEL/TYPE)
The following activities /initiatives are excluded from CSI funding:
- Activities that benefit individuals;
- Operational costs (e.g. salaries, municipal bills, etc.)
- Sponsorships: Attendance to conferences (both international and local); sponsorship to events (sports, exhibitions, fundraising events, etc);
- Bursaries or student debt (requests should be directed to Bursaries department)
- Feasibility studies;
- Construction projects and purchase of land & buildings (except for educational purposes particularly for TVET sector);
- Sport development projects;
- Projects outside the Republic of South Africa boarders;
- Book writing and publishing;
- After-School Care projects;
- Feeding scheme projects (exceptions are given for humanitarian relief only);
REQUIRED COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS TO BE ADDED TO THE APPLICATION.
Kindly note that no application will be considered without all the required documents.
“THE BEST PLACE TO FIND YOURSELF
IS TO LOSE YOURSELF IN THE SERVICE OF OTHERS”
-Mahatma Ghandi
Please contact the CSI Department for more information.
Email: csi@idc.co.za
Tel: 011 269 3587/3562
