Grant Title CUSTOMISED DEVELOPMENTAL PLANS (CDP) 2026/27 CLOSED CALL FOR PROPOSALS ACCREDITED SCIENCE CENTRES
Grant number:NRF-SAASTA PSGI 2026-2027
Closing date:13 September 2026 @ 00h00

All proposals must be emailed to [email protected] by 13 September 2026 at 00:00

Proposals submitted in any other format AND after the set deadline without prior arrangements with NRF-SAASTA, will be DISQUALIFIED. The onus is on the applicant to submit on time and avoid any technical delays. 
Technical information may be directed in writing to:Grants management enquiries may be directed in writing to:
EnquiryProject content enquiriesGrants process enquiries
Contact person

Ms. Bafedile Kgwadi

Ms Vanessa Naidoo

Ms. Maphefo Chauke
E-mail address

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]
Apply

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Grant Title

CLOSED CALL FOR PROPOSALS TO SCIENCE COUNCILS THROUGH THE SURVEY CONDUCTED BY NRF-SAASTA FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING AND TEACHING SUPPORT MATERIALS (LTSM)

Grant number:NRF-SAASTA LTSM2026
Closing date: 09 April 2026 at 23hr59

All proposals must be emailed to [email protected]   by 23hr59 on 09 April 2026.

Submissions received after this date and time will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their proposals earlier where possible.  All successful applicants will receive feedback regarding the selection committee’s decision.

 

Proposals submitted in any other format, other than PDF will not be considered.

Technical information may be directed in writing to:Grants management enquiries may be directed in writing to:
EnquiryProject content enquiriesGrants process enquiries
Contact person

Dr. James Tlhabane

Ms. Thembi Mdlalose

Ms. Maphefo Chauke
E-mail address

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]
Apply 
 

SAASTA GRANT CALLS

Invitations to apply for grant funding towards science engagement programmes are open to institutions/organisations that are specified in each Grant Call for Proposals.  The success of their applications will be based on how well they respond to requirements as stipulated in each Science Engagement Grant Calls for Proposals.

The following are five broad categories of designated institutions that were identified by the NRF Board in November 2018, as being eligible for funding only after due process has been followed and satisfied.

(a) Accredited Science Centres,

(b) Museums, Botanical Gardens, Zoos,

(c) STEMI Olympiads & Competitions,

(d) Science Councils and

(e) Public Universities

Due process includes:

  • Applying within set timelines, in the correct format, on stipulated templates;
  • Responding to all requirements in the Calls for proposals;
  • Entering into a binding grant contract with project delivery and payments terms- thereby agreeing to its contents and stipulations;
  • Carrying out project activities as agreed to;
  • and finally, meeting all stipulated reporting requirements.