Suwon Urban Foundation Launches '2025 Community Building Resident Proposal Project'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jeong Jun-seong] The Suwon Urban Foundation (Chairman Lee Byeong-jin) announced on the 11th that it is proceeding with the '2025 Community Resident Proposal Project' to revitalize resident-led community initiatives.

The project features four types: △Breakthrough (community formation) △Growth (laying the foundation for community growth) △Expansion (linking community activities for community autonomy transition) △Planning (spreading Suwon-style community building networks).

The Breakthrough category supports 30 'new community initiatives' launched by five or more residents per district who are newly starting community projects. Selected applicants can receive up to 3 million won to implement community activation projects.

The Growth category provides up to 5 million won each for 18 'experienced community initiatives' with 10 or more active residents per district. The Expansion category provides up to 10 million won for communities that have carried out three or more proposal projects to support human resource linkage activities for community autonomy transition. The Planning category provides 1 million won each to two coalitions bringing together three or more communities comprised of Suwon residents.

Communities (resident groups) of 5-10 or more members residing in or active in Suwon (employed, enrolled, etc.) are eligible to apply.

Communities wishing to participate can apply by visiting the Suwon Urban Foundation Community Autonomy Support Center from February 17 to 26 or by email (maeul@sscf2016.or.kr).

Suwon Urban Foundation Chairman Lee Byeong-jin stated, "Through this project, we will support residents in taking the lead in transforming their communities and creating sustainable initiatives," adding, "We hope many residents will participate and become key figures in community activation."