The grant mechanism in the field of culture will be updated

A special procedure for granting grants in the field of culture will be established, and grants will be allocated to other legal entities and individuals in addition to NGOs.

"The Daily Baku" reports that this is reflected in the proposed amendment to the Law "On Culture", which was discussed at today's meeting of the Culture Committee of the Milli Majlis.

According to the draft, grant financing of projects in the field of culture will be carried out in accordance with the Law "On Grants" in order to stimulate innovative activities and research aimed at the development and improvement of the quality of cultural services, as well as cultural and creative industries, develop the infrastructure of cultural institutions, as well as educate in the field of culture.

The procedure for holding competitions for grant financing of projects in the field of culture will be determined by the body (institution) designated by the relevant executive authority.

It was noted that although the Law on Grants does not establish any restrictions on the provision of grants to legal entities and individuals, the “Rules on State Financing of Cultural Events by Non-Governmental Organizations” approved by the Cabinet of Ministers’ Resolution No. 292 dated August 26, 2014, determines the procedure for financing events in the field of culture only for NGOs. It is necessary to approve a special rule for the implementation of the regulation on grant financing of cultural events in addition to NGOs, other types of legal entities, as well as individuals.
Taking into account the above, a draft amendment to the Law on Culture has been prepared in order to determine the procedure for holding competitions for grant financing of projects in the field of culture.