FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date:18th August, 2025
Extension of Open Call for the 2nd round of #SSADZA Fund
The Embassy of Switzerland, in collaboration with Stimulus Africa, would like to announce an extension to the current 2nd Open Call for project proposals under the Swiss Support to Arts Development in Zimbabwe (SSADZA) Fund.
We would like to inform interested applicants that the funding call, which originally was due to close on the 22nd August, 2025, will now remain open until 11:50 PM on 31st August, 2025.
VIRTUAL BRIEFING SESSION DATE
To assist applicants with their submissions, a briefing session will be held virtually via Zoom on Friday, 22nd August, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
We encourage all artists and creative institutions to seize this opportunity to attend the session to learn how to prepare ahead of submitting their funding project proposals.
To participate in the virtual briefing session please Register Here.
Thank you for your interest in the SSADZA Fund platform.
Key Dates:
* Virtual briefing Session: 22nd August, 2025
* Updated application deadline: 11:50 PM, 31st August 2025
* Shortlisted applicants notified:
*Awarded projects announced: by 30th September, 2025
* Grants disbursed from: October 2025
Support and Queries
Contact: Impact@stimulusafrica.com / +263 777887112 (WhatsApp only) (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–1 PM).
SSADZA Fund is committed to equity—no applicant will be disadvantaged by gender, disability, or geographic location.
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