Seongnam City Opens 2nd Application for Artist Creation Support Fund... 1 Million Won Provided

[Asia Economy (Seongnam) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Seongnam City in Gyeonggi Province will provide 1 million won in creative support funds to artists.

Seongnam City announced on the 14th that it will accept additional applications for the 1 million won creative support fund until December 23 for artists who missed the first application period (June 1 to July 29).

The creative support fund is a project that provides 1 million won in local currency at once to artists who are struggling financially due to restrictions on artistic activities caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

The city secured a project budget of 2.485 billion won this year (including 50% provincial subsidy) and has completed the first payment to 1,259 people (51%) out of the expected 2,485 applicants.

The second payment targets citizens residing in Seongnam as of the announcement date on the 1st of this month, who are registered with the Korea Artists Welfare Foundation and have a valid certificate of artistic activity as of the application date.

Recipients of Youth Basic Income and Farmer/Rural Basic Income are excluded from eligibility.

Applicants for the creative support fund must prepare an application form (available on Seongnam City’s website → General Announcements), a certificate of artistic activity (accessed via the Artist Career Information System), and a resident registration abstract.

These documents can be submitted online through the banner on Seongnam City’s website or by visiting the Culture and Arts Division on the 6th floor of City Hall.

Once applied, the creative support fund will be paid within 15 days in Seongnam Love Gift Certificates (local currency).

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