Why Sports and Creative Arts Matter
Recognising the critical role that sports and creative arts play in the development of a community, a total of MK50 million has been set aside per constituency within the MK5 billion CDF allocation.
The fund aims to promote sports and creative arts through constituency-based initiatives that contribute to social and economic development.
How the MK50 Million is Distributed
- Sports (base allocation)
- MK25,000,000 — fixed base allocation to support essential sports development activities.
- Creative Arts & Innovation
- MK20,000,000 — to support creative arts development and innovation.
- District-level competition
- MK5,000,000 — for district-level sports competition.
- Total per constituency
- MK50,000,000.
What the Fund Supports
Community, School Sports & Creative Arts Competitions
Organisation and implementation of modern and traditional sports competitions in schools and communities across all sports codes. Also covers arts competitions — drama, music, dance, drawings, poems and other performing arts — aimed at identifying, nurturing and developing talent within communities.
Procurement of Sports Equipment, Costumes & Props
Acquisition of sports equipment and materials required for training and competitions, and tools and equipment to support the production of creative products at the community level.
Capacity Building in Sports & Creative Arts
Training and certification of coaches, referees, umpires, officiating personnel and sports administrators; and training of theatre directors, basketry and handcrafts practitioners.
Constituency Multi-Sport Academies
Establishment and operation of constituency-based multi-sport academies for youth talent development. The Sports Office guides on procedures as prescribed by relevant policies.
Talent Identification & Selection Programmes
Organisation of talent scouting, selection camps and formation of constituency sports select teams; and talent selection in creative arts and innovation skills development, focusing on any discipline of the arts.
Community Arts Competitions
Organisation of drama, music, dance, drawings, poems and other performing arts competitions aimed at identifying, nurturing and developing talent within communities.
Who Can Access the Fund
Registered Sports & Creative Arts Associations
Associations and event organisers registered to operate in the constituency.
Schools or Educational Institutions
Schools and other educational institutions within the constituency.
Registered Sports Clubs
Clubs registered with the relevant sports authorities.
Arts & Cultural Groups
Arts and cultural groups active within the constituency.
Creative Arts Groups
Creative arts groups operating across any eligible discipline.
How to Access the Fund
The Council issues a call for Expression of Interest, and eligible applicants apply on eligible programmes. Each applicant must submit the following.
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Completed Expression of Interest Form
The official EOI form for the relevant programme.
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Project Proposal
Brief proposal outlining objectives, activities, expected outcomes, implementation timeline and target beneficiaries.
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Detailed Budget
Amount requested and proposed expenditure.
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Proof of Residence or Operation
Proof that the applicant resides or operates within the constituency — for example a letter from the Traditional Authority.
How Applications Are Assessed
Relevance
Relevance to the eligible programme areas.
Impact
Potential impact on sports, creative arts and community development.
Inclusiveness
Inclusiveness and community participation.
Value for Money
Value for money and cost-effectiveness.
Sustainability
Sustainability of the proposed intervention.
Applicant Capacity
Applicant's capacity to implement successfully.
Where Applications Go
Completed Expressions of Interest application forms shall be submitted to the CDC for vetting, and thereafter to the District Council for technical and financial appraisal.
The Council reserves the right to accept or reject any application and to request additional information from applicants where necessary. Submission of an Expression of Interest shall not guarantee funding.
Ready to apply?
Download the appropriate EOI application form and submit it to the CDC.