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National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF)

National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF). PRESENTATION SEQUENCE. Beneficiary Categories Statistics Application Process Focus Areas Problems Experienced Discussion. BENEFICIARY CATEGORIES. Arts, Culture & National Heritage (22%) Charities (45%) Miscellaneous Purposes (5%)

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National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF)

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  1. National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund(NLDTF)

  2. PRESENTATION SEQUENCE • Beneficiary Categories • Statistics • Application Process • Focus Areas • Problems Experienced • Discussion

  3. BENEFICIARY CATEGORIES • Arts, Culture & National Heritage (22%) • Charities (45%) • Miscellaneous Purposes (5%) • RDP (0) • Sport & Recreation (28%)

  4. NATIONAL LOTTERY Current games include Lotto, Scratchcards & Sports Pools Proceeds of lottery sales currently are broken up as follows: • Prizes: 47% • Retailer Commission: 6% • Cost of Operations: 13% • Good Causes: 34%

  5. NLDTF STATISTICS 1April 2008 – 31 March 2009

  6. NLDTF STATISTICS Since March 2000: 11 000 beneficiaries R7 billion

  7. DISTRIBUTING AGENCIES • Main function is the adjudication of applications for funding. • Appointed by the Minister of Trade & Industry for a period of 5yrs. • Each beneficiary category has its own Distributing Agency. • Experts in their respective field. • Advise the Minister on policy and criteria for the allocations of funds.

  8. CENTRAL APPLICATIONS OFFICE • Receives applications. • Processes applications. • Prepares applications for adjudication meetings. • Relays decisions to applicants. • Ensures that conditions are met before payment is approved and effected. • Ensures compliance with regard to reporting on grants by beneficiaries.

  9. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS • Proof of registration as a Non-Profit Organisation • Two years’ audited financial statements • Constitution • Budget • Business plan

  10. WHO DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR LOTTERY SUPPORT • Unregistered organisations • Business Organisations • Proprietary Limited (Public and Private) • Unregistered community structures such as Burial Societies, Clubs, Associations etc. • For Profit organisations • Consultants

  11. APPLICATION PROCESS • Call for applications. • Applications processed. • Applications presented for adjudication. • Oversight Committee • Applicants informed of decision and conditions, if any. • Applicants return Grant Agreement and requested information. • Site Visit • Grant approved for payment by Distributing Agency • Grant paid by National Lotteries Board • Applicant submits report on grant received.

  12. ARTS, CULTURE & NATIONAL HERITAGE • Production and creative works of theatrical, visual, musical, arts, film, design, architecture, dance and other creative potentials • Research in Heritage, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Environment and Arts • Regeneration, conservation and maintenance of heritage sites • Environmental education and capacity building

  13. SPORT & RECREATION • Capacity Building • Upgrading of Infrastructure • Sport Equipment & Kit • Major Events

  14. CHARITIES • Development of Social Services • Literacy & Numeracy (ABET) • ECD • Community & Residential Programmes • Community Projects

  15. PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED • High rate of rejection, especially from poorer provinces. • Consultants • NLDTF recognition • Late submission of reports • Applications not project-related • Partnerships Reasons for rejection: • Applicant not registered • No Audited Financial Statements • No clear proposal. • Late application • Not meeting with deadline for submitting outstanding information.

  16. INFORMATION CENTRE • Explain the Applications process • Respond to request for Application Forms • Advise on the status of Applications • General Inquiries

  17. INFORMATION CENTRE Block B, Hatfield Gardens Corner Hilda & Arcadia Streets Hatfield 0083 08600 NLDTF 08600 65383

  18. DISCUSSION AND THANK YOU

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