Yes, individuals or groups who have received grants in preceding years are required to submit an original copy of the audited utilization certificate and an income and expenditure statement of the event, duly certified by a chartered accountant. Additionally, they should provide photographs and newspaper clippings related to the event.

The scheme mentions that the affidavit should be executed on appropriate non-judicial stamp paper. Applicants can obtain the format for this affidavit from the concerned authorities.

The scheme mentions that the Directorate of Art & Culture may suo-moto identify institutions, cultural groups, or individuals to organize cultural events. However, it doesn't provide specific criteria or guidelines for this identification process.

If an applicant defaults in submitting these required documents for previous grants, they may be disqualified from receiving financial assistance for cultural events under this scheme.

Yes, both registered and unregistered individuals or groups are eligible to apply for financial assistance under this scheme.

Yes, the Government is empowered to relax any of the scheme's clauses if found necessary, and the decision about the interpretation of any clause or word in the scheme lies with the Government.

The interested applicant should visit the Directorate of Art & Culture in Panaji, Goa, fill out the application form, attach the required documents, and submit the application to the Director or ACO-II of the Directorate of Art & Culture.

Preference is given to registered institutions and organizations when awarding financial grants for cultural events.

The financial grant can be a maximum of ₹5,00,000 or 80% of the expenditure incurred for organizing the cultural event, whichever is less. However, if the Directorate of Art & Culture identifies an institution or individual to organize an event, the grant can be a maximum of ₹5,00,000 or 100% of the expenditure, whichever is less.

Yes, an applicant should not be a defaulter of the Directorate of Art & Culture for non-submission of utilization certificates or statements of accounts for any other grants received. Default in this regard may disqualify them from receiving assistance.

The primary objective of this scheme is to provide financial support to cultural groups, organizations, institutions, and individuals to organize various cultural events, programs, exhibitions, festivals, and workshops. It aims to encourage cultural activities and provide opportunities for young Goan artists to develop their talents.