Scheme To Provide Grant To The Institution(s)/Individual(s) For Long Term Project In The Field Of Art And Culture

• *Financial Grant:* Eligible institutions or individuals shall be entitled for a grant to the extent of 80% of the total expenditure involved.- *Maximum Ceiling:* The maximum financial grant limit provided under this scheme is ₹5,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Five Lakhs) per annum.- *Support for Talent and Education:* The scheme encourages young talents in the State to excel their talent to reach the highest possible standard/merit under the guidance of a renowned teacher/artist outside the State.- *Scholarships:* Financial support is given to students seeking to get basic or advanced education/training in any field of Art and Culture by way of scholarships.- *Disbursement Conditions:* The actual financial grant received shall be decided by the Sub-Committee/Department of Art and Culture/Government. This decision is based on the nature and scope of the project, the reputation of the institution, and taking into consideration the overall impact on the society.- *Fund Restriction:* The Department/Government may restrict the number of institutions according to the availability of funds.- *Disbursement:* The amount is disbursed to the eligible institution(s)/individual(s) in the form of a cheque, after the Director of Art and Culture obtains Government approval based on the Sub-Committee's recommendations.

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##### *For Institutions*

• The applicant must be registered under the Society’s Registration Act, 1860.
• The applicant must be registered under the Indian Trust Act.
• The applicant must be involved in a long term project in the field of Art and Culture.

##### *For Individuals*

• The applicant must be from the Goan community.
• The applicant must be a resident of Goa for 15 years or more.
• The applicant must be involved in a long term project in the field of Art and Culture.
• The applicant must have contributed at least 15 years in the relevant field.

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##### *Step 1: Application Submission in Writing*

• The applicant, whether an eligible institution or an individual, should apply for financial assistance under the scheme by submitting an application in writing.
• This written application must be submitted along with all the stipulated documentation relevant to the applicant type (Institution or Individual), such as the Detailed Project Report and eligibility proof documents.

##### *Step 2: Consideration by Sub-Committee*

• Once the application is received, the appointed Sub-Committee shall meet as and when required to consider the applications received under this scheme.
• The Sub-Committee is responsible for assessing the applications and giving its formal recommendations, including the names of the approved institutions and the specific amount sanctioned to each, for further government approval.

##### *Step 3: Obtaining Government Approval*

• After the recommendations are formally received from the Sub-Committee, the Director of Art and Culture is responsible for obtaining the necessary Government approval for the recommendations.
• This government approval confirms the sanctioning of the grant amount to the eligible applicant(s).

##### *Step 4: Disbursement of Financial Assistance*

• Following the successful obtaining of the Government approval, the Director of Art and Culture shall disburse the sanctioned amount to the eligible institution(s) or individual(s).
• This financial assistance will be provided to the beneficiary in the physical form of a cheque.

##### *Help &amp; Support / Grievance Redressal*

• If any grievance arises out of implementation of this scheme, the concerned matter shall be heard and decided by the Minister for Art and Culture.
• The decision rendered by the Minister for Art and Culture regarding such grievances shall be considered final.

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