São Sebastião opens applications for cultural initiative prizes

The city of São Sebastião has opened applications for a cultural initiative program through the Deodato Sant’Anna Educational and Cultural Foundation (Fundass). Funded by the federal Aldir Blanc National Policy for Cultural Promotion, the program will allocate approximately R$ 149,999.94 to reward nine different cultural initiatives.

Individual prizes will amount to R$ 16,666.66 each. Eligible applicants include certified Culture Points and Hubs, non-profit cultural entities, and informal collectives with at least two years of community activity. The program covers diverse areas such as traditional and popular cultures, indigenous and African-matrix cultures, LGBTQIAPN+ culture, Hip Hop, digital culture, and literature. The initiative also includes quotas for Black, indigenous, and people with disabilities.