Overview

The purpose of CBTAF is to provide institutional support to civil society organizations (CSO's) that are working to promote good governance in South Africa . The overall expected outcome of CBTAF is improved livelihoods for poor and vulnerable persons, including women and those impacted by HIV/AIDS. CBTAF contributes towards improved service delivery in South Africa by strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations to influence accountable and transparent governance.

CBTAF supports requests for training and learning exchanges between South African civil society organizations and organizations in Canada, Africa or elsewhere in the world, or any other form of technical assistance that would help build the capacity of the requesting CSO. CBTAF funding CANNOT be used to fund infrastructure, items of a capital nature, salaries, operational costs or medical expenses.

Requests for proposals for CBTAF funding are announced in the local newspapers, on the CIDA website and on this website.

So far CBTAF has requested two rounds for proposals. The first round was called for in November 2008. Five CSO's were successful in their submission of proposals. All five projects are to start on 1 March 2009. The second round was called for in February 2009 and the deadline for the submissions of proposals is 6 March 2009.

Guidelines for the submission of proposals can be obtained from the CBTAF Fund Management at cbtaf.info@psu-southafrica.org.