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 SectorNumberAmount (R’000) Arts, Culture & National Heritage 67249 Charities652565 Miscellaneous Purposes-- Sport & Recreation97546 TOTAL8161,361

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

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

18. DISCUSSION AND THANK YOU