Among the many valuable accomplishments, Act has funded more than of job creation, creative skills, management skills and cultural diversity since inception 21 years ago. examples of the projects and initiatives funded by Act in 2015 include the following: ■ ACT Professional Development Programme – the programme makes provision for the support of activities that increase job opportunities and help develop the sustainability of sA arts and culture organisations, associations, cooperatives, networks, individual artists and practitioners by means of various grants.