The AES Chile Foundation opens applications for the XI version of the San José de Maipo Contestable Fund

March 7, 2024

The AES Chile Foundation announced the details of the eleventh version of the San José de Maipo Contestable Fund, an initiative aimed at promoting the development of the commune and which, in its 10 versions, has supported 498 projects.

The call will remain open from March 4 to April 29, 2024. To support applicants, workshops will be held to present the guidelines and provide advice for project development in seven locations within the commune during the week of March 11.

To apply, social organizations must demonstrate their current legal status, a minimum of one year of existence, and have a bank account in the organization's name, among other specific requirements. Entrepreneurs must demonstrate at least one year of commercial activity in the project's field and present a detailed quotation of the necessary equipment.

Selected projects may receive funding in areas such as education and training, social development, tourism and culture, community infrastructure, support for sports, and productive or service activities that highlight local strengths.

Territorial and functional organizations, as well as entrepreneurs from San José de Maipo, may apply with projects that do not exceed 3 months in duration, and must present a detailed schedule.

"This new version of the San José de Maipo Contestable Fund reflects AES Chile's commitment to opening up new opportunities for the community. Through collaboration, we seek to strengthen projects that benefit education, social welfare, tourism, and local productive activity. We invite all organizations and entrepreneurs to join us, contributing to the growth and prosperity of the area," said the director of the AES Chile Foundation, Paola Olivares.

Interested parties can access the guidelines and application forms on the AES Chile Foundation's website (www.fundacionaesgener.cl) or collect them at the Foundation's Office House, located at Commerce Street 19,762. For more information and inquiries, you can contact via email at fondo.concursable@aes.com.

This initiative arises within the framework of the Social Agreement signed in 2009 between the Communal Union of Neighborhood Associations of San José de Maipo, the Illustrious Municipality of the commune, and AES Chile, which committed an annual investment of 5,807 UF for 30 years.