Thusano Fund (NYDA) - Youth Funding Initiatives

Thusano Fund (NYDA)

The Fund is aimed at assisting small scale, immediate necessities.

What will not be considered:

• Purchasing of land and infrastructure

• Bursaries or scholarships (unless a bursary has already been secured but additional funding is required for other expenses like textbooks, accommodation, or equipment)

• Social individual travel

• Entertainment and lifestyle

• Events for profit making purposes

• Business non quantified capital

Who qualifies?

• Request up to and including R50 000 per candidate or organisation

• Individuals requiring funds to settle overdue tertiary or school fees

• Individuals aiming to pursue short courses

• NGO’s requiring once off financial support

• NGOs in need of equipment

• Events for social development or awareness

Documents needed for all submission to the Thusano Fund:

For Students:

• Thusano Fund Application Form http://www.nyda.gov.za/Portals/0/Downloads/Forms/Thusano%20Fund%20Application%20Form.pdf

• Motivation or application letter stating the financial need

• Academic Record not less than 3 months or acceptance letter

• ID Copy- Not older than 3 months

• Proof of income for guardian or parent (for academic purposes)

• Affidavit

• Invoice or quotation from the institution of choice

For NGOs:

• Thusano Fund Application Form http://www.nyda.gov.za/Portals/0/Downloads/Forms/Thusano%20Fund%20Application%20Form.pdf

• Motivation or application letter stating the financial need

• Constitution of the organisation

• Certified ID Copy – Not longer than 3 months

• Proposal with financials

• Tax exemption compliance

• NPO/NGO registration documents (Certificate)

All applications must be sent to sponsorship@nyda.gov.za

Please allow a 30-day lead time for the consideration of all applications.