FP&M SETA Discretionary Grant Application Process 2014-2015
Discretionary Grant Application Process 2014-2015
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION To Inform Stakeholders : of the different funding windows / funding categories on how to apply for DG Funding Applications Process of funding that is available
Sources of Discretionary Grant (DG) Funding SDL Contribution Is made up of 20% of SDL Contributions to NSF 80% of Skills levies paid to SETA: (20% mandatory grants, 49.5% to Discretionary Grants, 0.5% to QCTO and 10% SETA Administration) Surplus Funds Are made up of surplus funding from unclaimed MG Are made up of unused allocated DG funding from previous Financial Years SETA Discretion Funding used by SETA, at its DISCRETION, to address SSP Funding used by SETA to address Critical and Scarce Skills
Purpose of DG Funding Employed Individuals Skills Development National Priorities Promote Skills Development in the FP&M SECTOR Implement meaningful Skills Development programmes in the Workplace Unemployed Individuals To assist unemployed people to gain access to Skills Development opportunities Assist the FP&M SETA to meet Annual Performance Plan Targets To address national priorities as per NSDS III To address sectoral priorities as indentified by FP&M SSP
How Does DG Funding Work? Finance / Budget Available Method of Distribution Window Opens Systems Developed Invitation
Funding Types Funding Type 1 PIVOTAL -Fixed DG Funding Funding Type 2 NON-PIVOTAL & Special Projects
PIVOTAL PROGRAMMES - Fixed DG Funding (Included in WSP Submissions) Made up of 7 Different Funding Window Categories Learnerships Bursaries Work Experience / Internship Adult Education and Training (AET) Apprenticeships Skills Programmes Work Integrated Learning
NON-PIVOTAL & Special Projects DG Funding Made up of 3 Different Funding Window Categories 1. AET Programmes (AET Occupationally-directed programmes, Foundational Learning Certificate) 2. Special Projects to Address Sectoral Priorities High Level SD projects linked to sector development Building Career and Vocational Guidance FET Partnerships 3. Special Projects to Address Rural Development & Disability Priorities Cluster, Group Projects People living with Disabilities Co-ops, SMMEs, Labour Unions, NGO s, CBO s, NLPE s
What are the different funding categories? Funding Window Categories
Funding Windows Funding Type 1: Fixed DG Funding
Learnership Category Learner Category Maximum Cost Per Learner (VAT Zero Rated) No. of learners Applicant Category Criteria 18.1. Employed R 20 000 700 Private FET Institutions - workplaces SETA Accreditation Certificate Safety, Health & Environment Audit Report / SHE Compliant Certificate Learner Progress Report 18.2 Unemployed R 25 000 1040 WPP partnering with Public/ Private FET SETA Accreditation Certificate Outsourcing and Financial Agreement with FET College Safety, Health & Environment Audit Report / SHE Compliant Certificate Learner Progress Report
Apprenticeships Sect. 13 Learner Category Maximum Cost Per Learner (VAT Zero Rated) No. of learners Applicant Category Criteria 18.1. Employed 150 Registered Sector Specific Trades Prioritized Printing & Packaging Trades Textile Trades Furniture Trades Section 13 18.2 Unemployed R 46 450.00 (Per Apprentice / Per Year : Max 3 Years at Total Cost: R 139 350.00) 215 Engineering Related Trades Millwright Electricians Fitters Turners Boiler Makers Mechanics Mechatronics Instrumentation
Apprenticeships RPL Learner Category Maximum Cost Per Learner (VAT Zero Rated) No. of learners Applicant Category Criteria RPL R 5 000 (Employed) 50 Registered Sector Specific Trades (prioritized) Printing, Publishing & Packaging Trades Textile Trades Furniture Trades NB: The Following Changes have been effected on Apprenticeships: 1. Apprenticeships Cost Increased : 2. Change of Section 28 to RPL 18.1 From R 25 000.00 - Due to new Learnership Regulations 18.2 From R 35 000.00 Both increased to R 46 450.00 Per Year : Max R 139 350.00
Bursaries Learner Category Maximum Cost Per Learner (VAT Zero Rated) No. of learners Applicant Category Criteria 18.1 Employed R 35 000 per learner (Per Year : Max 3 Years) 75 Undergrad. Programmes Tertiary Programmes offered at universities for 2015 academic year: National Diplomas, Degree Programmes Related to Industry Priorities: Disciplines such as publishing, science, engineering and technology 18.1 Employed R 50 000 (Per Year : Max 2 Year) 5 Post Grad. Programmes Tertiary Programmes offered at universities for 2015 academic year: Honors, Masters, Doctoral Programmes Related to Industry Priorities: Disciplines such as publishing, science, engineering and technology
Skills Programmes: AET Programmes Learner Category Maximum Cost Per Learner (VAT Zero Rated) No. of learners Applicant Category Criteria Workplaces Occupationally-directed Education and Training Programmes: Numeracy, Literacy, Financial Literacy and Life Skills Proof of Registration with Umalusi and Dept. of Basic Ed. 18.1 Employed R 3 000 720 Workplaces (may partner with private training providers) ABET Programmes: Levels 1-4: ABET Programmes, Numeracy, Literacy, Financial Literacy and Life Skills Proof of Registration with Umalusi and Dept. of Basic Ed.
Skills Programmes: Managerial & Technical Skills Training Learner Category Maximum Cost Per Learner (VAT Zero Rated) No. of learners Applicant Category Criteria 18.1 Employed 18.2 Employed R 7 200 Per Learner 1000 550 Workplaces FETs / Training Providers partnering with Workplaces / Communities Managerial & Technical Skills Training (Employed): Credit Bearing Programmes, Related to Critical/Scarce Skills Credit Valued at R120 per credit Minimum of 60 Credits Proof of SETA Accreditation Technical Skills Training (Unemployed) : Credit Bearing Programmes, Related to Critical/Scarce Skills Credit Valued at R120 per credit Maximum of 60 Credits Proof of SETA Accreditation Outsourcing Agreement
Skills Programmes: RPL Learner Category 18.1 Employed Maximum Cost Per Learner (VAT Zero Rated) No. of learners Applicant Category R 5 000 160 Workplaces Criteria Technical Skills Training (Employed): Credit Bearing Programmes, Related to Critical/Scarce Skills Credit Valued at R120 per credit Minimum of 40 Credits Assessment Methodology - RPL Proof of SETA Accreditation
Work Experience Grant Learner Category Maximum Cost Per Learner (VAT Zero Rated) No. of learners Applicant Category Criteria 18.2 Unemployed R 15 000 250 Workplace Providers learnerships / apprenticesh ips HETs/FETs partnering with Workplace Providers Occupationally-directed Education and Training: Unemployed Graduates at registered FET/HET Institutions Duration of 6 months Proof of Recognised/Registered Qualification, Proof of Mentors Occupationally-directed Education and Training: Unemployed Graduates at registered FET/HET Institutions Duration of 6 months Proof of Recognised/Registered Qualification, Proof of Mentors Proof of WK agreement
Internship Grants Learner Category Maximum Cost Per Learner (VAT Zero Rated) No. of learners Applicant Category Criteria 18.2 Unemployed R 15 000 250 Workplace Providers FETs /HETs partnering with Workplace Providers Structured Experiential Learning: Unemployed students registered at FET/HET Institutions, completing experiential learning internship component to obtain full qualification. Duration of 6 months Must be structured experiential learning programme 1. Proof of Recognized/Registered Qualification, Proof of Mentors 2. Proof of Recognized/Registered Institution
Funding Windows Funding Type 2: Special Projects DG Funding
1. High Level Skills Development Projects Linked to Sector Development Address high level skills needs and sector development and innovation capacity HET Institutions invited to submit project applications to address: -Access to graduate/postgraduate programmes -Increase work experience and experiential learning for students To address scarce and critical skills of the various FP&M SETA sub-sectors including clusters or sectoral group projects. 2. Rural Development Projects Funding is available to: enhance skills development amongst unemployed people & address poverty alleviation. Empower people through entrepreneurship. 3.Funding is also available for organizations training people/ workers living with disabilities 4. HIV/AIDS AWARENESS funding is available for projects relating to HIV/AIDS awareness.
Application Process Closing Date: Friday, 16 th May 2014 at 18h00
Application Process DG Funding Window opened: 1 st April 2014 New Registrations until 10 th April 2014 Registration and Online Application From 11 th April 2014 16 th May 2014 at 18h00
Method of Submission Web-based electronic Submission: After Online Submit ion: print, sign and submit a hard copy to a Regional Office Make Submission Follow online guidelines Verify Submission Ensure submitted before deadline. Acknowledge receipt of submission
Evaluated Recommended Approval Pre-Eliminations Non-eligible criteria (Non-valid Tax Clearance Certificate, Outside FP&M SETA scope, Failure to meet deadline etc) Levy Payers requirements WSP / ATR Submissions : Approved Applications Assessed by GEC Applications Recommended to Board For Approval by Finance and Projects Committee - Board Approves Applications make final decision Applicants Notified in writing
Appeals Considered If applicant: disputes discretionary grant process Merit of proposal will not be considered
Appeals Processed: Must submit appeal & supporting documentation within 3 weeks of receipt of rejection letter COO will bring appeal to attention of Finance & Projects Committee Finance & Projects Committee will adjudicate appeal & make ruling
Appeals Outcome CEO communicate result of appeal to applicant in writing Adjudication of Appeal by Board is final
MoA S/Payment Processes All Approved Applicants to : Sign MoA s within THREE (3) months of date of receipt of approval letter.
Contact Details Gauteng Forum 1 B, 2nd floor, Braampark Office Park, 33 Hoofd Street, Braamfontein, Tel: 011-403 1700, Fax: 011-403 1718. Email: AnsieN@fpmseta.org.za (Regional Manager Gauteng) Kwa-Zulu Natal 3 rd Floor, Umdoni Centre, 28 Crompton Street, Pinetown, 3610 PO Box 935, Pinetown, 3600 Phone: 031-702 4482 Fax: 031-702 4113 Email: LeighH@fpmseta.org.za (Regional Manager KZN) Western Cape West Wing, 3rd floor, Palm Centre, Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, Tel: 021-462 0057, Fax: 021-462 0039. Email: AlanT@fpmseta.org.za (Regional Manager Cape Town) Website: www.fpmseta.org.za Email: info@fpmseta.org.za
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