The Department of Kannada and Culture under the Special Unit and Tribal Project (2019-20) has invited applications from registered associations, organisations, institutions, unorganised artistes working for promotion of Kannada language, literature, music, dance, folk, theatre, yakshagana, painting and sculptures to avail financial assistance for purchase of costumes, musical instruments and other required materials. Painters/sculptors can also apply for displaying their art works. Last date to submit filled in applications forms, which can be obtained from Department of Kannada and Culture, Kalamandira is Nov. 15 by 5.30 pm.  For more details contact, Ph: 0821- 2513225, according to a press release.