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<h2 class="sectHeading">PBO and NPO grant-in-aid applications</h2><p>The manner in which rates rebates for Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs) and Non-profit Organisations (NPOs) were historically assessed and granted will no longer be applicable as from 1 July 2019. All PBOs/NPOs that received a rates rebate during the 2018/19 financial year are encouraged to apply for a grant-in-aid using the mechanisms set out in the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Grants-in-Aid%20Policy.pdf" target="_blank">Grants-in-Aid Policy 2019/2020</a>.</p><span><div class="notification with-heading white-copy yellow bg-darker-grey"><div class="graphic"> <i class="info citycard"></i></div><div class="desc"><h4>GRANT-IN-AID APPLICATIONS</h4><p> <strong>Please note</strong><strong>:</strong> The application period for the current financial year has closed.</p></div></div></span><p> </p><p><span>If your organisation would like to apply for grants-in-aid, you can visit your <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/meet-the-city/city-council/Find-your-councillor-ward-or-subcouncil"> local subcouncil office</a> and contact the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments">relevant department</a> for the appropriate forms and information on the submission process. Alternatively, download and complete the PDF versions below:</span></p><ul><li> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/NPO%20PBO%20Grants-in-Aid-Annexure1_ApplicationForm.pdf" target="_blank">PBO and NPO Grant-in-Aid Annexure A1 Application Form</a><br></li><li> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/NPO%20PBO%20Grants-in-Aid-Annexure2_ApplicationForm.pdf" target="_blank">PBO and NPO Grant-in-Aid Annexure A2 Application Form</a> (Business Plan) <br></li><li> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Grants-in-Aid%20Annexure%20A3%20Expenditure%20Report.pdf" target="_blank">Grant-in-Aid Annexure A3 Application Form </a>(Expenditure Report)</li></ul><p>Completed PBO / NPO Grant-in-Aid application forms (including the Business Plan and Expenditure Report) must be emailed to <a href="mailto:PBONPOGrantinAid.Applications@capetown.gov.za">PBONPOGrantinAid.Applications@capetown.gov.za</a>. Please include all supporting documentation as set out in the application forms and the Grants-in-Aid Policy.</p><p>All organisations and applications should take note of the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Grants-in-Aid%20Policy.pdf" target="_blank"> Grants-in-Aid Policy 2019/2020</a>.</p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>Organisations must be located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Cape Town. Organisations must be registered NPOs under the <a href="https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/a71-97.pdf" target="_blank">Non-profit Organisations Act, Act 71 of 1997</a><i class="icon link-external"></i>, or PBOs that qualify for tax exemption as contemplated in section 30 of the Income Tax Act and involved in the activities listed in Part 1 of the Ninth Schedule to the Act.</p></div></div></span> <p>Prospective PBO or NPO grant-in-aid applicants should check that they meet the qualifying criteria and provide all required supporting documentation when making application:</p> <span> <div class="content-accordion"><div class="content-trigger contentTrigger"><h3>Grant-in-aid public benefit activities<i class="icon button-down-arrow"></i></h3><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"><ul><li>Welfare and humanitarian aid</li><li>Healthcare</li><li>Land and housing</li><li>Education and development</li><li>Religion, belief or philosophy</li><li></li><li>Cultural activities</li><li>Conservation, environment and animal welfare</li><li>Research and consumer rights</li><li>Sport</li><li>Providing funding, assets or other resources</li><li>General public benefit activities</li></ul></div></div></div> </span> <span><span> <div class="content-accordion"><div class="content-trigger contentTrigger"><h3>Submission requirements<i class="icon button-down-arrow"></i></h3><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"><p>Qualifying applicants should ensure that they:</p><ul><li>Submit a completed PBO and NPO Grant-in-Aid Application Form (Annexure A1)</li><li>Submit a completed PBO and NPO Grant-in Aid Business Plan (Annexure A2)</li><li>Submit a completed Grant-in-Aid Expenditure Report (Annexure A3)</li><li>Are registered on the City’s Supply Chain Management Department as a supplier</li><li>Are registered on National Treasury’s supplier database</li><li>Provide a copy of the organisation’s constitution and AGM minutes (not older than 18 months)</li><li>Provide proof of bank account details</li><li>Provide a valid tax clearance certificate</li><li>Provide a valid PBO / NPO certificate</li><li>Provide a copy of the latest paid-up municipal account. If in arrears, a repayment arrangement must be made in order to be eligible for grant-in-aid funding. If a lease agreement is in place, the property owner’s municipal account must be paid up</li><li>If registered as a VAT vendor, a zero-rated tax invoice with the City’s VAT number (4500193497) must be submitted</li><li>If the grant-in-aid amount being applied for is less than R50 000, an income and expenditure statement as tabled at the previous AGM must be provided</li><li>If the grant-in-aid amount being applied for is more than R50 000, the latest annual financial statements must be provided</li></ul></div></div></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Subcouncil grant-in-aid applications</h2></span> <p>Organisations which do not qualify for PBO or NPO grants-in-aid may still be able to access funding opportunities via ward allocations from their local subcouncil, provided they meet certain qualifying criteria. </p><p>If your organisation would like to apply for grants-in-aid, you can visit your <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/meet-the-city/city-council/Find-your-councillor-ward-or-subcouncil">local subcouncil office </a>and contact the relevant <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments">department </a>for the appropriate forms and information on the submission process. Alternatively, download and complete the PDF versions below:</p><ul><li> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Grants-in-Aid-Annexure1_ApplicationForm.pdf" target="_blank">Subcouncil Grant-in-Aid Annexure A1 Application Form</a></li><li> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Grants-in-Aid-Annexure2_ApplicationForm.pdf" target="_blank">Subcouncil Grant-in-Aid Annexure A2 Application Form</a> (Business Plan)</li><li> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Grants-in-Aid%20Annexure%20A3%20Expenditure%20Report.pdf" target="_blank">Grant-in-Aid Annexure A3 Application Form </a>(Expenditure Report)</li></ul><p>Please return the completed application forms to your local subcouncil office.</p><p>All organisations and applications should take note of the<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Grants-in-Aid%20Policy.pdf" target="_blank"> Grants-in-Aid Policy 2019/2020</a>.</p><p>Prospective subcouncil grant-in-aid applicants should check that they meet the qualifying criteria and provide all required documentation when making application:</p> <span> <div class="content-accordion"><div class="content-trigger contentTrigger"><h3>Grant-in-aid funding areas<i class="icon button-down-arrow"></i></h3><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"><ul><li>Visual and Performing Arts (Arts and Culture)</li><li>Heritage Initiatives</li><li>Accommodation, care and burial of animals</li><li>Environmental health, primary health care and substance abuse services</li><li>Promoting safety and security in neighbourhoods</li><li>Child care for pre-school children 0 – 6 years (ECDs)</li><li>Skills training</li><li>Capacity building for youth organisations</li><li>Youth recreation and awareness initiatives</li><li>Empowering people living with disabilities</li><li>Empowering older persons</li><li>Empowering women and addressing gender norms</li><li>Building inclusive communities by supporting the most vulnerable and marginalised (women and children)</li><li>Supporting food gardens</li><li>Integration, accommodation and employment of street people</li><li>Substance abuse prevention</li><li>Maintaining and repairing local sports facilities</li><li>Acquiring sports equipment</li><li>Sports and recreational projects</li></ul></div></div></div> </span> <span> <div class="content-accordion"><div class="content-trigger contentTrigger"><h3>Submission requirements<i class="icon button-down-arrow"></i></h3><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"><p> <span aria-hidden="true"></span>Qualifying applicants should ensure that they:</p><ul><li>Submit a completed Subcouncil Grant-in-Aid Application Form (Annexure A1)</li><li>Submit a completed Subcouncil Grant-in Aid Business Plan (Annexure A2)</li><li>Submit a completed Grant-in-Aid Expenditure Report (Annexure A3)</li><li>Are registered on the City’s Supply Chain Management Department as a supplier</li><li>Are registered on National Treasury’s supplier database</li><li>Provide a copy of the organisation’s constitution and AGM minutes (not older than 18 months)</li><li>Provide proof of bank account details</li><li>Provide a valid tax clearance certificate</li><li>Provide a valid PBO / NPO certificate</li><li>Provide a copy of the latest paid-up municipal account. If in arrears, a repayment arrangement must be made in order to be eligible for grant-in-aid funding. If a lease agreement is in place, the property owner’s municipal account must be paid up</li><li>If registered as a VAT vendor, a zero-rated tax invoice with the City’s VAT number (4500193497) must be submitted</li><li>If the grant-in-aid amount being applied for is less than R50 000, an income and expenditure statement as tabled at the previous AGM must be provided</li><li>If the grant-in-aid amount being applied for is more than R50 000, the latest annual financial statements must be provided</li></ul></div></div></div> </span> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2></span> <p> <strong>City Call Centre </strong><br><em><br>Telephone:<br><a>0860 103 089</a><br><br> Email:<br> </em><a href="mailto:accounts@capetown.gov.za">accounts@capetown.gov.za </a></p>

You can apply for grant-in-aid funding, and help the City realise its goals.

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The cost of electricity

We bill you based on a three-tier tariff system comprising of the Lifeline tariff, the Domestic tariff and the Home User tariff. Find out how this works for residential and commercial properties.

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The City's Draft Budget 2020-2021

The City of Cape Town's budget reflects its key policy decisions and priorities, determines rates increases and indicates where money will be spent on programmes and services.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-City/the-city-budget/the-citys-budget-2020-2021"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">the-citys-budget-2020-2021</a>

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District plans

The District Plans are medium term (10 year) plans that aim to guide spatial development processes and land use management within the district and are approved by the Council of City of Cape Town as policy.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/planning-portal/Spatial-Plans-and-Frameworks/district-plans"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">district-plans</a>

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Informal trading

Informal trade is a very important part of Cape Town's economy and benefits both traders and locals.

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The Business Hub

The Business Hub provides information on starting and growing your business.

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Pay your traffic fine

The City has a number of different options for paying traffic fines. If you would like to pay your fine.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Fines/Pay-your-traffic-fine"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">Pay-your-traffic-fine</a>

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Pay your rates and services accounts

You can pay your rates and services account in a number of different ways.

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Prevent illegal dumping

We are calling on all our residents to stop and report illegal dumping … Illegal dumping costs us money It costs the City R350 million every year to clean up illegal dumping …

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Upgrade to a new prepaid electricity meter

Find out if your suburb has been selected for a compulsory electricity meter upgrade

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Submit a building plan

If you are planning any building work on a property, you may need to submit a building plan for approval.

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City jobs and opportunities

The City offers a range of employment and career development opportunities to suitably qualified applicants from a range of social and educational backgrounds.

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2020/21 Tariffs

Find out about the latest tariffs that affect you

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/local%20and%20communities/meet-the-city/the-city-budget/city-wide-tariffs"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">city-wide-tariffs</a>

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Coronavirus

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new disease that was recently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO)

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/personal-health/contagious-and-chronic-diseases/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>

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View the Council Meeting Calendar

Access the Council meeting calendar and agendas for upcoming meetings.

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Coronavirus updates

We are operating with reduced services and communication channels as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and national lockdown.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/general/coronavirus-updates">coronavirus-updates</a>

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Load-shedding

Load-shedding stages are announced by Eskom and depend on the extent of the shortage of generation capacity

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Libraries

Loan out books, get access to electronic resources or take part in community programmes and events at any of our libraries

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Cape Town Future Energy Festival

The Cape Town Future Energy Festival is a showcase of innovation and sustainable living.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Have-your-say/surveys-and-submissions/cape-town-future-energy-festival"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">cape-town-future-energy-festival</a>

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Reduce rates for NPOs and PBOs

Some PBOs and NPOs which were previously excluded from the list due to legislative changes will now be able to benefit from reduced rates.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Claim-or-dispute/Contest-a-property-valuation/change-your-property-rating-category">change-your-property-rating-category</a>

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Apply for replacement wheelie bin

The City will replace or repair a damaged or stolen wheelie bin free of charge.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/solid-waste/Apply-for-replacement-wheelie-bin" target="_blank">Apply-for-replacement-wheelie-bin</a>

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Pay and renew your vehicle licence

There are a number of different options you can use when paying for and renewing your vehicle licence renewal.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Vehicle-licences/Pay-your-vehicle-licence" target="_blank">Pay-your-vehicle-licence</a>

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Dam levels

The dam levels are critical for Cape Town’s water supply and are a key contributor to the Day Zero water dashboard

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-water-and-sanitation-services/this-weeks-dam-levels">this-weeks-dam-levels</a>

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Apply for new or replacement driver's licence

Find out how to get a new or replacement driver’s licence.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Licences-and-permits/Driving-and-vehicles/Apply-for-new-or-replacement-drivers-licence">Apply-for-new-or-replacement-drivers-licence</a>

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