Funding Application Guide:
Eligibility CriteriaOrganizations seeking funding must meet the following requirements:1. Be a registered non-profit organization (NPO) in South Africa. 2. Be a registered Public Benefit Organization (PBO) in South Africa. 3. Have at least two years of audited financial statements. 4. Directly benefit the people of KwaZulu Natal 5. Align with the foundation’s focus areas: Education, Healthcare and Social Welfare 6. Exhibit good corporate governance practices. 7. Demonstrate a clear need for funding and a sustainable impact plan. 8. Provide detailed financial statements and governance structures. Required DocumentsOrganisations must submit the following documents with proposals for funding:1. A copy of the organization’s Constitution/Memorandum of Agreement; 2. A schedule of names of the Board members/Trustees and their personal occupations; 3. Copies of the last two years Annual Financial Statements duly signed and audited; 4. A copy of the Annual Report; 5. A copy of the Non-Profit Organization certificate; 6. A copy of the Public Benefit Organization letter from SARS (South African Revenue Services); 7. A brief history of the organization; 8. If VAT registered, a copy of a form from SARS reflecting the VAT registration number; 9. Proof of Income Tax Number; 10. Motivation/proposal. All capital expenditure projects are to be accompanied by 3 quotations and /or supporting documents. 11. A letter from the organisation’s Bank, stating details of the banking details of the organisation. i.e. correct name: branch code; account number. 12. Copy of proof of submission of latest Annual Financial Statement to the Department of Social Development. Application Process1. Pre-Assessment: Review the eligibility criteria to ensure alignment with the Foundation’s objectives. 2. Submit Proposal: Submit proposal and required documentation by email to liezel@daitzfoundation.org 3. Evaluation: The Foundation evaluates applications based on impact potential, sustainability, corporate governance, and alignment with strategic priorities. Site visits are conducted as part of the evaluation process. 4. Approval: Qualified applications are reviewed by the Board of Trustees during the Trustees meetings held in February, June, and October. 5. Disbursement: Successful applicants will be contacted, and funding will be disbursed according to agreed terms. Post-Implementation ReviewGrantees submit a final report on the outcomes and impact of the project, and the foundation may conduct a long-term impact evaluation |