Applications for Funding Forms
GRANT FUNDING
The MDDA 2020/21 Call for Applications which opened on 15 October 2020 is now closed.
Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their applications in the New Year.
Click here to access MDDA Online Application System:
Please note the
preferred browser
is google and
Microsoft Edge.
It is advisable to
check that you
have all required
documents (see
list on right hand
side) ready for
uploading before
applying online.
Also refer to the guidelines on how to use the online application system.
Application Form Downloads
Alternatively to applying online, the MDDA will still accept applications with the supporting documents delivered
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via email to
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via hard copy to
Postal Address Physical Address
MDDA 1st Floor
P.O. BOX 42846 5 St Davids Place
FORDSBURG PARKTOWN
2033
Applicants are urged not to submit duplicate applications as this compromises the efficiency of the application process and may even result in your application being disregarded.
You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application.
If you choose to download and email or deliver hard copies of the application form with the supporting documentation -
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please click on the relevant image below to download the correct application form
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please also download the relevant Excel budget form and business plan template which must be used to submit your funding request and business plan
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ensure that you are also submitting the supporting documents as outlined in the application forms
WHEN APPLYING USING THE MDDA ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM THE BELOW DOCUMENTS WILL NEED TO BE UPLOADED
Community Broadcast (Radio/TV) Projects
Documents Required
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Certified Copy of your registration documents
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Tax Clearance Certificate or CSD Certificate number
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Certified copy of previous audited Financial Statements (audited by registered auditors or accountants), if you are an existing project.(Projects established two or less years prior to application are not required to submit financial statements)
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Affidavit that you are not connected to or owned/ controlled by : Any commercial media entity or individual (Caxton, Kagiso Media, SABC, ETV, Multichoice, Primedia, M-Net, Media 24, Arena Holdings, Independent Newspapers, etc.); Any political party or Government
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Business Plan including 3-year financial projections/plan (Please follow business plan template downloadable in online application system)
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Budget (your funding request using the excel template downloadable in online application system)
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A copy of your broadcast licence
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A copy of your programming schedule
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Copies of key personnel CV’s (maximum 4)
Community Print/Digital and
Small Commercial Media
Print/Digital Projects
Documents Required
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Certified Copy of your registration documents
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Tax Clearance Certificate or CSD Certificate number
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Certified copy of previous audited Financial Statements (audited by registered auditors or accountants), if you are an existing project.(Projects established two or less years prior to the application are not required to submit financial statements)
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Affidavit that you are not connected to or owned/ controlled by : Any commercial media entity or individuals (Caxton, Kagiso Media, Multichoice, SABC, ETV, Primedia, M-Net, Media 24, Arena Holdings Independent Newspapers, etc.) Any political party or Government
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Budget (your funding request using the excel template downloadable in online application system)
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Business Plan including 3-year financial projections/plan (Please follow business plan template downloadable in online application system)
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A sample of your media product if you are an existing project
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Copies of key personnel CV’s (maximum 4)
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