Seongdong-gu to Support Village Community Contest Project with 130 Million Won This Year

From January 31 to February 18, '2020 Village Community Contest Project' Applications Open... 103 Million Won Support for 37 Groups, 'Visiting Project Briefing Sessions' Held for Online Applicants

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seongdong-gu (District Mayor Jung Won-oh) is accepting applications for the ‘2020 Village Community Contest Project,’ where residents solve common local issues themselves, from January 31 to February 18.

The ‘Village Community Contest Project’ is a resident support initiative aimed at encouraging community activities by having residents independently address common problems needed in their village.

This year, the project budget is 103 million KRW, supporting 37 groups across 7 categories.

The district has replaced the scheduled project briefing session on February 4 at the district office’s 3rd-floor auditorium with a ‘visiting briefing session’ due to the emergency situation caused by the novel coronavirus.

Groups or organizations wishing to participate during the application period can apply through the ‘Seoul Village Community Comprehensive Support Center’ website, and within three days, a briefing and consultation will be conducted in person.

Eligibility requires at least three Seongdong-gu residents or people living in the area interested in the village, and there are no restrictions on application fields such as education, welfare, childcare, sharing, or environment.

In the early stages of resident groups, up to 1 million KRW per group is supported; for group activation stages, 4 million KRW per group; and for resident groups promoting space activation, 10 million KRW, with funding provided according to the 7 categories.

Applications will be accepted during the period and selections will be made after evaluation in March.

In the 2019 Village Community Contest Project, ‘Seongsu Dabang,’ which implemented various excellent case projects under the theme of ‘Village-Workplace Community Activation’ targeting local residents and workers by leveraging the characteristics of Seongsu-dong, won the ‘2019 Seoul Community Award,’ showing great vitality.

Jung Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, “The role of local residents who know the village best is important to restore relationships among neighbors and create a livable village where everyone lives together.” He added, “Through the village community contest project, now in its 8th year, we will spare no support to foster and activate a happy village community.”

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