Four Folds Increase To RM1 Million In KBS Esport Fund


KUALA LUMPUR, The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) through Esports Integrated (ESI) increased the allocation for the 2024 KBS ESports Fund from RM250,000 to RM 1 million.

A statement issued by ESI today stated that the RM1 million fund will be divided into two categories of which RM700,000 is given to the public with a maximum funding limit of RM30,000 and the remaining is for public and private institutions of higher with a maximum funding limit of RM15,000.

According to ESI, the increase in funds is expected to increase the number of beneficiaries and drive the growth of the country’s e-sports ecosystem.

“This fund covers various initiatives, including talent development, organising e-sports events and competitions, upgrading e-sports facilities, e-sports science and research initiatives, as well as community e-sports programmes.

“Small organisations, clubs, associations and companies that need financial assistance to organise e-sports programmes, competitions and events are invited to apply,’ read the
statement.

Applications for the KBS ESports Fund 2024 must be made online via the link https://esportsintegrated.com/2024/07/24/dana-esukan-kementerian-belia-sukan-2024/. The closing date is Aug 27.

The successful applicants are required to organise the event/programme planned before Nov 30, 2024.

For more information regarding the KBS ESports Fund 2024, please send an email to hey@esportsintegrated.com.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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