Johannesburg: The Gauteng Department of Social Development has issued a reminder to all non-profit organisations (NPOs) to submit their funding applications for the 2026/27 financial year before the closing date of Thursday, 30 October 2025. This reminder follows an extension of the original deadline, which was initially set for 15 October, to provide organisations additional time to complete their applications.

According to South African Government News Agency, Gauteng MEC for Social Development Faith Mazibuko emphasized the importance of utilizing the extended deadline to avoid disqualification. She stated, “We extended the application period to 30 October to give all NPOs a fair chance to complete their submissions. This is the final opportunity, and we urge organisations to respect the deadline. Late applications will unfortunately not be considered.”

Mazibuko highlighted the essential role that NPOs play in supporting communities and delivering social services across Gauteng. She expressed the department’s commitment to working collaboratively with these organisations to ensure that services reach those most in need throughout the province.

The department has encouraged NPOs to submit their applications through approved channels, such as the dedicated email address: NPOApplications.Socdev@gauteng.gov.za. It is crucial for all submissions to include the required supporting documentation as specified in the 2026/27 Call for Proposals.