The funding will be distributed through a special commission as part of the state social order, covering a wide range of social and developmental activities.

Scope of support and eligible sectors

According to the first deputy minister of culture, information, and youth policy Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, the department is not limiting its support solely to cultural activities. The ministry is open to reviewing any relevant ideas from active citizens that impact various aspects of society.

Youth policy covers all spheres of social life, so the department is not limited to the cultural direction and is ready to consider any relevant ideas from active citizens,
Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy

The grants are intended to foster development in several key areas, including:

  • Education
  • Business
  • Volunteering
  • Personal growth

Context

The initiative is being implemented by the Ministry of Culture, Information, Youth Policy and Digital Development of the Kyrgyz Republic to promote youth engagement through the state social order mechanism.