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International Day of Play Community Fund South Africa

Applications open until June 11th

Proven ideas and funding for your community

Celebrate the first International Day of Play on June 11 by organising an event or project in your local community allowing more children to benefit from the power of play.

See terms & conditions.

How it works

Apply to start one of the ideas listed below or submit your own International Day of Play event for funding
If approved, use your project page to complete the 30 Day Challenge to receive the initial 80% of your grant funding
Host your event or start your project for International Day of Play
Report back on impact by August 15th and receive the remaining 20% of your grant funding

Who can apply

You want to create a safe time and space for children to play
You are interested in hosting an event or project for International Day of Play around June 11, 2024
Your event or project will take place in South Africa
You are able to provide a clean criminal record if applying as an individual or official registration documentation if applying as an organization

What you get

Seed funding to host your event or start your project
Free resources and support along with a project page on ChangeX
Additional impact funding, once you report back on the social impact of your project before August 15, 2024

Explore proven ideas

Choose an idea to start in your community. See terms & conditions.

KABOOM!

Turn everyday places into playspaces through Play Everywhere.
Playful Street

A low cost and easy way to create play spaces so children and neigbours can fully enjoy the streets they live on
OpenSeat Playful Feasts

OpenSeat Playful Feasts help facilitate connections between children and their parents (or caregivers) through playful & conversation-focused meals
Play Action Box

The Play Action Box is a toolkit of different elements that invites people and children of all ages to play and occupy urban public spaces.