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NAC Assessment Criteria, Methodology and Covid-19 Compliance

The purpose of this presentation is to outline alterations to the criteria and methodology for application assessment by programme panel members to better align with the enhanced strategy for 2020 - 2025. This document

represents the conclusion of a process of input into the assessment criteria and methodology internally, by ADOs, Managers, POCC and Panel members. The

document furthermore outlines the Covid-19 guidelines for projects in the current call for funding.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA CHANGE

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Quadrant Criteria Elaboration

ProgrammeImpact

Interaction, innovation, diversity and artisticmerit

-New innovative works on digital platforms, -Showcasing of collaboration-Adheres to 2 out 5 of the NAC values applicable social distancing rules- Re-imagines audiences for digital consumption

Ability to transform the sector -Transformation of the sector through NAC values- Non-discrimination- Equal opportunities- Preference given to projects outside of privileged provinces and over-funded metros

Lasting impact (legacy) - Ability to enhance and strengthen capacity buildingTransformation and Redress- Showcases environmental awareness- Multiplier effect, - Sustainability of art programmes offered, - Lasting effect

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Quadrant Criteria ElaborationProfiling

Global recognition -Artists as social change makers, -Recognition of artistic work/product produced, beyond own local boundaries, - Potential for profiling the NAC through the funded artistic work - Strengthen marketing of NAC by campaign to engender trust and improve public perception

Increased access to market - Audience reach- Consumption and enjoyment of art works through digital platforms

Ability to change the view of arts (advocacy) - Audience reach-Recognise art's power of social and healthadvocacy - Appreciation and enjoyment of the arts- Showcase value of the arts

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Quadrant Criteria Elaboration

Partnerships

Capacity for partnerships - Sourcing local and other partnerships- Ability to source other funding, in-kind support forarts works

Capacity to pay it forward - Ability to enhance and strengthen capacity building- Skills transfers possibility- Educational value and possibilities

Community Support - Projects (and artists) are part of community fabric- Project designed to include a broader audience as part of community life- Community involvement in planning through consultation or through previous activities

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Quadrant Criteria Elaboration

Processes

Organisational management - Track record- Technical skills to manage the project

Budget and finance management - Demonstrate ability to work andimplement budgets- Sound and feasible budget

Feasibility and ability to comply - Demonstrate ability to comply with NACcontract provisions, reporting and reportingperiods.- All documents compliant

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PROPOSED CHANGES TO METHODOLOGY: SCORING

Once the assessment criteria is better aligned with the definition of impact in the enhanced strategy doc for 2020 – 2025, the suggestion is to introduce a scoring system where applications will be scored against the defined criteria.

This methodology has been gleaned from best practice in the grant funding landscape and anticipates more coherent and specific feedback to applicants. All of the criteria are equally weighted.

5 - Excellent4 - Very Good3 - Good2 - Fair1 - Poor

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Quadrant Criteria Scoring

Programme Impact Interaction, innovation, diversity OUT OF 5

Ability to transform the sector OUT OF 5

Lasting impact (legacy) OUT OF 5

SUBTOTAL OUT OF 15

Profiling Global recognition OUT OF 5

Increased access to market OUT OF 5

Ability to change the view of arts -advocacy OUT OF 5

SUBTOTAL OUT OF 15

Partnerships Sustainability through partnerships OUT OF 5

Capacity to pay it forward OUT OF 5

Capacity for partnerships OUT OF 5

SUBTOTAL OUT OF 15

Processes Organisational management OUT OF 5

Budget and finance management OUT OF 5

Feasibility and technical skills OUT OF 5

SUBTOTAL OUT OF 15

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 60

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COVID-19 COMPLIANCE

In accordance with the Regulations for Sports, Arts and Culture gazetted on 9April 2020 and the national Covid-19 regulations in general, all projectsconsidered for funding have to comply with the following guidelines:

- No projects can take place in a stadium or events venue- No gatherings of more than 50 people are allowed- A social distance of 2m between people in a space is mandatory- No local or international travel is permitted- Personal Protective Equipment to be used whenever a person goes into the public

THANK YOU

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