CULTURAL AND ART SUPPORT FOUNDATION RECEIVES 722 FUNDING PROJECTS FOR 2021
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Interview with N. Munkhzul, Head of the Creative Production and Innovation Division of the Ministry of Culture
When was the Culture and Arts Promotion Foundation established? Can you tell us a little bit about the support of dozens of artists from this foundation?
The Arts and Culture Support Fund was first established in 1995 by the Government Resolution No. 74 under the name of “Culture and Arts Development Fund”. Since its inception, it has funded dozens of projects and contributed to the development of the arts and culture sector. Dozens of projects funded by the foundation include The Hu, Remote Control, which won the first prize at the 18th Busan International Film Festival, and Bed Man, which was selected at the Cannes International Film Festival. . It also provides financial support for artists to participate in international competitions, organizes many events such as the Mongolian Nomadic Festival and the Asian Folk Art Festival, restores historical and cultural monuments, organizes a national census of cultural heritage, and best works. Hundreds of projects have been funded, including the publication of works.
The Ministry of Culture has announced the selection of the Fund for the Promotion of Culture and Arts in 2021, and I have heard that many projects have been received this year. Can you provide information on this?
The Ministry of Culture, established as a result of the 2020 parliamentary elections, announced the tender for the 2021 Culture and Arts Promotion Fund project from March 1 to 31. In the last three years, a total of 365 project proposals were received, but this year, 722 project proposals were received, which is several times more than expected.
In what categories and topics has the project competition been announced for the Arts and Culture Foundation this year?
This year, participants are participating in 8 categories and topics. For example, projects and activities aimed at preserving and promoting cultural heritage, turning historical and cultural monuments into cultural tourism products, creating new works of art, making sound videos promoting culture and art abroad and at home, and improving general cultural and art education. , Introduce the best ideas for creative cultural production and services, develop products, publish and promote the best works of Mongolian researchers and scientists, organize trainings to acquire and acquire professional skills, participate in cultural studies, cultural and art policy research, and introduce copyright-based works covering a wide range of topics such as research. This year's project focuses on creative cultural production, cultural innovation, and the development of Mongolian brand products and services. The Fund will support innovative activities of “Creative Cultural Production” to test and introduce new ideas and new technologies, to support employment, to expand domestic and foreign markets, and to have significant impact on individuals, society and the economy. .
What are the requirements for submitting a project to the Arts and Culture Fund?
The activities of the Culture and Arts Promotion Foundation are regulated by the Special Fund Law and government regulations. In addition to the general requirements of the law and regulations, there are requirements for project competition announcements. The project should be innovative and up-to-date, the products and services of the cultural production can be used in practice, there should be no intellectual property or copyright infringement, and the safety of the project participants should be ensured, for example during the COVID-19 epidemic.
This year, the maximum funding for individual projects from the Culture and Arts Promotion Fund is set at MNT 30,000,000, and the maximum funding for projects for legal entities is set at MNT 80,000,000.
So is there any specific reason why the Ministry of Culture has received so many projects this year, and when will the projects be selected?
In 2017, 2018, and 2019, a total of 365 project proposals were received, while this year we received 722 projects, or several times more than in previous years. On the one hand, it can be said that after 24 years, Mongolia has an independent state central administrative body in charge of culture, the “Ministry of Culture”, and cultural issues have come to the public's attention. This may indicate that cultural workers, artists, businesses and non-governmental organizations, which are going through a difficult period of the pandemic, need a lot of funding to operate.
In accordance with the “Procedure for spending and monitoring the funds of the Culture and Arts Promotion Fund” approved by the Government Resolution No. 120 of 2020, a working group consisting of 9 people representing government and public organizations will be established and project selection will be organized. This year, we would like to understand that due to the increase in the number of bidders compared to previous years and the maintenance of an infection control regime during the Kovid-19 epidemic, a lot of time is spent on the bidding process. Organize the selection process as soon as possible in a fair and open manner and provide information to the Ministrywww.moc.gov.mn will be delivered through the website.
Thank you for submitting your project to participate in the tender.
Interview with N. Munkhzul, Head of the Creative Production and Innovation Division of the Ministry of Culture
When was the Culture and Arts Promotion Foundation established? Can you tell us a little bit about the support of dozens of artists from this foundation?
The Arts and Culture Support Fund was first established in 1995 by the Government Resolution No. 74 under the name of “Culture and Arts Development Fund”. Since its inception, it has funded dozens of projects and contributed to the development of the arts and culture sector. Dozens of projects funded by the foundation include The Hu, Remote Control, which won the first prize at the 18th Busan International Film Festival, and Bed Man, which was selected at the Cannes International Film Festival. . It also provides financial support for artists to participate in international competitions, organizes many events such as the Mongolian Nomadic Festival and the Asian Folk Art Festival, restores historical and cultural monuments, organizes a national census of cultural heritage, and best works. Hundreds of projects have been funded, including the publication of works.
The Ministry of Culture has announced the selection of the Fund for the Promotion of Culture and Arts in 2021, and I have heard that many projects have been received this year. Can you provide information on this?
The Ministry of Culture, established as a result of the 2020 parliamentary elections, announced the tender for the 2021 Culture and Arts Promotion Fund project from March 1 to 31. In the last three years, a total of 365 project proposals were received, but this year, 722 project proposals were received, which is several times more than expected.
In what categories and topics has the project competition been announced for the Arts and Culture Foundation this year?
This year, participants are participating in 8 categories and topics. For example, projects and activities aimed at preserving and promoting cultural heritage, turning historical and cultural monuments into cultural tourism products, creating new works of art, making sound videos promoting culture and art abroad and at home, and improving general cultural and art education. , Introduce the best ideas for creative cultural production and services, develop products, publish and promote the best works of Mongolian researchers and scientists, organize trainings to acquire and acquire professional skills, participate in cultural studies, cultural and art policy research, and introduce copyright-based works covering a wide range of topics such as research. This year's project focuses on creative cultural production, cultural innovation, and the development of Mongolian brand products and services. The Fund will support innovative activities of “Creative Cultural Production” to test and introduce new ideas and new technologies, to support employment, to expand domestic and foreign markets, and to have significant impact on individuals, society and the economy. .
What are the requirements for submitting a project to the Arts and Culture Fund?
The activities of the Culture and Arts Promotion Foundation are regulated by the Special Fund Law and government regulations. In addition to the general requirements of the law and regulations, there are requirements for project competition announcements. The project should be innovative and up-to-date, the products and services of the cultural production can be used in practice, there should be no intellectual property or copyright infringement, and the safety of the project participants should be ensured, for example during the COVID-19 epidemic.
This year, the maximum funding for individual projects from the Culture and Arts Promotion Fund is set at MNT 30,000,000, and the maximum funding for projects for legal entities is set at MNT 80,000,000.
So is there any specific reason why the Ministry of Culture has received so many projects this year, and when will the projects be selected?
In 2017, 2018, and 2019, a total of 365 project proposals were received, while this year we received 722 projects, or several times more than in previous years. On the one hand, it can be said that after 24 years, Mongolia has an independent state central administrative body in charge of culture, the “Ministry of Culture”, and cultural issues have come to the public's attention. This may indicate that cultural workers, artists, businesses and non-governmental organizations, which are going through a difficult period of the pandemic, need a lot of funding to operate.
In accordance with the “Procedure for spending and monitoring the funds of the Culture and Arts Promotion Fund” approved by the Government Resolution No. 120 of 2020, a working group consisting of 9 people representing government and public organizations will be established and project selection will be organized. This year, we would like to understand that due to the increase in the number of bidders compared to previous years and the maintenance of an infection control regime during the Kovid-19 epidemic, a lot of time is spent on the bidding process. Organize the selection process as soon as possible in a fair and open manner and provide information to the Ministrywww.moc.gov.mn will be delivered through the website.
Thank you for submitting your project to participate in the tender.