Eligibility:

Individuals or organizations engaged in the protection and transmission of intangible cultural heritage

Application Period:

February 1 - April 30

Award:

Total of 30,000 USD along with the 2025 JIAPICH Plaque, awarded to 1-5 individuals/organizations

Evaluation Criteria

- Contribution level to the protection and transmission of intangible cultural heritage

- Efforts to establish a governance system and strengthen social connection and collaboration

- Cases of exemplary activities and cooperative development in the field of intangible cultural heritage

Submission method:

Official Secretariat Email (cics.center@gmail.com)

Key Dates:

February 1 - April 30, 2026: Application submission period for the 2026 JIAPICH
May, 2026 : Review and public verification period for the 2026 JIAPICH
June 1, 2026: Announcement of winners and award recipient interviews
September, 2026 (exact date TBD): Awards ceremony for the 2026 JIAPICH ceremony in Jeonju

Pre-Application Preparation Materials:

* Incomplete applications will not be accepted

* All documents must be submitted in PDF format

* Supporting materials (to be submitted upon request): pamphlets, videos, articles, etc