Key Facts
- ✓ The Government of Pará, through the Cultural Foundation of Pará, has opened registrations for the State Cultural Incentive Program – Semear.
- ✓ Interested parties can submit their applications until March 5th exclusively via the SGPSemear system on the foundation's website.
- ✓ The program offers a maximum funding amount of R$600,000 per project to support cultural initiatives.
- ✓ Eligible applicants include individuals, legal entities, and individual entrepreneurs responsible for project conception and execution.
- ✓ Projects can cover diverse segments including performing arts, music, literature, visual arts, audiovisual, and the creative economy.
- ✓ Applicants are permitted to submit up to two distinct projects for consideration under the program.
A New Era for Cultural Funding
The Governo do Pará has officially launched the application window for the Programa Estadual de Incentivo à Cultura – Semear. Administered by the Fundação Cultural do Pará (FCP), this initiative represents a significant investment in the state's artistic and cultural landscape.
Registration opened on Tuesday, January 20th, and will remain available until March 5th. The program is designed to foster creativity and innovation by providing substantial financial backing to eligible cultural projects.
By prioritizing a wide range of artistic expressions, the government aims to strengthen the local cultural economy and support creators across the state. The initiative highlights the administration's commitment to making cultural development accessible to a diverse pool of applicants.
Eligibility and Application Process
Participation in the Semear program is open to a broad spectrum of applicants. The edital allows pessoas físicas (individuals), pessoas jurídicas (legal entities), and empresários individuais to apply, provided they are directly responsible for the conception, production, and execution of the cultural project.
For legal entities, a specific requirement is that cultural activity must be explicitly stated in the company's contract or social statute. This ensures that funding is directed toward organizations with a genuine focus on the arts.
Applications are handled exclusively through the Sistema de Gestão de Projetos Culturais do Semear (SGPSemear). Interested parties must access the system via the official website of the Cultural Foundation of Pará to submit their proposals.
- Registration period: January 20 to March 5
- Submission method: Online via SGPSemear system
- Eligibility: Individuals, companies, and entrepreneurs
- Requirement: Direct responsibility for project execution
Scope of Supported Projects
The Semear program is comprehensive, covering a vast array of cultural segments. It is not limited to traditional arts but embraces modern and innovative fields as well.
Eligible projects span seven distinct categories, ensuring that various forms of expression find support. These categories include:
- Performing arts, music, literature, and visual arts
- Audiovisual production and craftsmanship
- Traditional and contemporary manifestations
- Innovation, cultural technologies, and the creative economy
- Design and fashion
- Material, immaterial, and natural heritage
- Research and cultural collections
This broad scope allows for the submission of projects that integrate art with education, inclusivity, and even food culture. The program specifically welcomes initiatives linked to originária (indigenous), popular, and alimentary cultures.
Funding Limits and Submission Rules
Financial support for the Semear program is substantial, with a maximum of R$600,000 allocated per project. This funding cap is designed to facilitate high-impact initiatives without exceeding the program's budgetary limits.
Applicants have the opportunity to submit multiple proposals. Specifically, it is possible to register up to two projects per person or entity. This flexibility allows creators to propose different concepts or phases of their artistic work.
The projects must strictly focus on the artistic-cultural field. The Fundação Cultural do Pará has outlined that all necessary documents, detailed criteria for submission, and the complete schedule are available for consultation within the official edital.
Projects may address diverse segments and creative and aesthetic languages, ranging from integrated arts to cultural heritage preservation.
Key Takeaways
The launch of the Programa Estadual de Incentivo à Cultura – Semear marks a pivotal moment for cultural producers in Pará. By offering significant financial resources and a wide scope of eligibility, the Governo do Pará is actively investing in the state's creative future.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the full edital on the Fundação Cultural do Pará website immediately. With the deadline set for March 5th, time is of the essence for those looking to secure funding for their cultural endeavors.
