2026 Announcement for Awards to Outstanding Social Enterprises in the Culture Sector
An opportunity to receive a Minister's Award through the discovery of outstanding cases among pre-social and certified social enterprises in culture, sports, content, and tourism sectors.
- Deadline
- Closed
This announcement recruits candidates for the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award among (pre-)social enterprises designated by the Ministry that contributed to activating the social solidarity economy. The application period is from August 31 to September 6, 2026, requiring submission of consent forms and merit reports via email.
3-second summary
- Award Scale: 1 Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award
- Target Companies: Pre-social enterprises designated by MCST (within 3 years), certified social enterprises, or companies continuing operations
- Merit Criteria: Over 3 years of service in the field (exceptions possible for special merits)
- Application Period: Aug 31 (Mon) - Sep 6 (Sun), 2026
Schedule & how to apply
- Plan Announcement: Aug 28, 2026
- Merit Report Submission: Aug 31 - Sep 6, 2026
- Disqualification Check: 2nd week of Sep 2026
- Review Committee Meeting: 3rd week of Sep 2026
- Award Ceremony: End of Sep 2026
Recommended for
- Recommended for representatives of pre-social or social enterprises with over 3 years of activity and social impact in culture, sports, content, or tourism fields.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply?
Applications follow the official program notice, which is in Korean. See the source link for the method and receiving office; Beaconoi can prepare an English draft for your review.
Which organization runs this program?
This program is administered by Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency.
Last updated · Source: Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency — official notice
※ Program information is compiled from each institution’s public sources; actual eligibility, amounts and deadlines may change. Always verify against the official notice (in Korean) before applying.