The government yesterday called for applications under the ‘Gozo attractions incentive scheme’, aimed basically to help in the development of Gozo as a tourist destination, particularly during the lean months.

Lm40,000 have been earmarked for allocation from the National Lotteries Good Causes Fund.

Applicants eligible for this scheme include Gozo local councils, non-governmental organisations and the private and public sectors who would like to organise events in Gozo from January to May and October to December.

Together with the application, organisers are to submit a detailed plan of the activity as well as a financial estimate of the expenditure and income relating to the activity. The applications submitted are then examined by an adjudicating board. Applicants who meet the criteria and qualify for financial assistance under the scheme will be notified in writing. Funds will be distributed after the relative activity is held.

Those interested are to collect an application form from the Ministry for Gozo or to download it from the website www.gozo.gov.mt. Filled-in applications for events to be held until December 2007 are to be returned to the Culture Office, Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria between 9am and noon of Friday, 11 May.