Apply for Minor and Major Project Grants (Singapore)

Objectives

• The Heritage Grants Scheme aims to support Singapore’s lively and diverse heritage scene, by providing grants to co-fund interested individuals and non-profit groups seeking to develop grounds-up and community-initiated projects that:
  • add to the knowledge and understanding about heritage in Singapore;
  • enhance heritage appreciation in neighbourhoods;
  • engage the local community; and/or
  • connect Singaporeans through the shared heritage.

Funding Information

• Minor Project Grant
  • Up to 50% of qualifying project costs, or up to the net deficit of approved projects, whichever is lower.
  • The maximum funding for a project is S$50,000.
• Major Project Grant
  • Up to 50% of qualifying project costs, or up to the net deficit of approved projects, whichever is lower.
  • The maximum funding for a project is S$150,000.

Grants Suitable for

• Minor Project Grant
  • First-timers, with little/no experience in heritage projects.
  • Starter projects.
  • Projects on recurring heritage themes.
  • School heritage spaces.
  • Projects costs typically below S$100,000.
• Major Project Grant
  • Applicants with experience in developing heritage projects.
  • Applicants with good track record in grant/heritage projects.
  • Impactful projects that address a research gap.
  • Projects on lesser-known heritage themes, ethnic communities, traditions, and trades.
  • Projects costs typically S$100,001 and above.

Eligibility Criteria

• Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident who is 18 years old and above and residing in Singapore
• Locally registered non-profit organisations, interest groups and clans/associations
• Schools under the purview of the Ministry of Education (MOE)
• Informal groups with a nominated individual or locally legally constituted organisation (to take legal and financial responsibility of the grant)
• Individuals who are applying for the Major Project Grant must apply with a co-applicant(s); and projects must have a confirmed partnership with a registered non-profit organisation/society
• Not Eligible:
  • Local and/or foreign public agencies and institutions receiving operational funding from government agencies (this excludes schools under the purview of MOE).
  • Existing Heritage Grants recipients, or recipients with outstanding grant repayments.
  • For-profit organisations.
  • Individuals and organisations applying on behalf of any entity and are not in direct ownership of the project.

For more information, visit National Heritage Board.