The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is pleased to announce that the call for training provider submissions is open. This funding aims to award grants to accredited training providers interested in:
- Assisting new entrants to launch sustainable careers through on-the-job and off-the-job training
- Providing skills development programmes for professionals already working in the film industry
- Facilitating short courses and workshops for industry professionals
The NFVF invites submissions in fields identified as scarce skills in the State of Skills in the South African Film Industry Research (2016). The scarce skills programmes can be found in the NFVF Skills Audit Report.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants and participants must be South African citizens
- The curriculum offered must be accredited by a SETA or the Department of Higher Education
- The curriculum must clearly indicate the target audience, relevant industry skills, and delivery method
- Preference will be given to service providers offering training in under-serviced provinces
- Trainers must have a proven track record and the ability to deliver the proposed programmes
- Companies must be at least 51% black-owned and managed
COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS
- Completed online application form
- Detailed budget and financial plan (required for applications exceeding the R350 000 cap), including confirmed and potential funding sources
- Overhead costs may not exceed 10% of the total budget
- Letters of support for confirmed funding, where applicable
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or Tax Compliance Status PIN (valid for one year)
- BBBEE Certificate or sworn affidavit (company applications only, not older than one year)
- Full or provisional accreditation from MICT SETA or the Department of Higher Education
- Proof of success rate of previous training initiatives
- CVs of the applicant and tutors, including proof of appointment
- Course curriculum and training outcomes
- Learner selection criteria
- List of anticipated learner competencies
- Details of practical training components
- Details of post-programme support
- Assessment and evaluation criteria
- Certified copy of applicant’s ID (certified within six months)
- Company registration documents (if applying as a company)
IMPORTANT NOTES
Applications will not be considered if:
- The application form is incomplete or contains incorrect information
- Supporting documents are missing or not properly certified
- Applications or supporting documents are submitted via email
APPLICATION DETAILS
Opening date for submissions: 9 February 2026
Closing date for submissions: 9 March 2026 at 17h00
Applicants must register and submit applications via the online system:
https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za
For information on NFVF funding criteria, please consult the funding policy:
https://goo.gl/2xsCzc
DISCLAIMER – PESP APPLICATIONS
Applicants who have applied for or received funding through the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP) for the same training programme are not eligible to apply under this Training Service Provider Call.
This includes applicants awaiting the outcome of a PESP application. The NFVF will not consider applications that duplicate funding across programmes with similar implementation timelines. This measure is intended to prevent double funding and to ensure that funding reaches a broader pool of beneficiaries.
ENQUIRIES
Thandekile Hlatshwayo
Applications Officer
Email: thandekileh@nfvf.co.za
Tel: 011 483 0880
or
Manti Mmalebati
Applications Officer
Email: mantim@nfvf.co.za
Tel: 011 483 0880