The program is promoted by the Planning and Budget Office (OPP) and the National Youth Institute (INJU). “More than 19,000,000 pesos” will be allocated to “finance 19 municipal projects and another 50 municipalities, in cultural, sports and rural areas, the authorities reported.”
It will be the responsibility of the mayors and the municipalities to present the projects, the best ones will be the ones that will receive resources.
“In the case of departmental governments, up to 19 initiatives will be financed for an amount of up to 400,000 pesos each and a consideration of 100,000 pesos will be required. In addition, 50 municipal government initiatives will be financed for up to 240,000 pesos each, with a required consideration of 50,000 pesos,” reported María de Lima, OPP Decentralization Coordinator.
Three types of proposals will be considered: “cultural projects, such as the creation of events, workshops and festivals related to local culture. Second, initiatives aimed at supporting young people in rural areas through proposals that contain access to services, training or goods that improve their well-being. Sports projects will also be supported, such as events in sports plazas, neighborhood spaces or clubs,” said De Lima.
