I am an Arts Practitioner

For established art practitioners looking to push their practice further, this grant supports the creative process of your next artistic work.

Learn more about the Creation grant

For arts practitioners and arts organisations ready to share their work and engage audiences , this grant helps you produce, present, perform, or participate in local platforms.

Learn more about the (General) Presentation & Participation grant

For arts practitioners and arts organisations to produce high-quality publications and translation of literary works.

Learn more about the (Publishing) Presentation & Participation Grant.

For supporting arts practitioners and arts organisations in growing audiences and expanding their reach through international opportunities.

Learn more about the Market & Audience Development grant

For arts practitioners and arts organisations invested in growth. Build your skills and strengthen your practice through training and mentorship with dedicated funding support.

Learn more about the Capability Development grant.

The Tote Board Arts Fund supports local artists and arts groups to bring the arts to communities and create shared experiences. It is managed by an independent Arts Fund Committee appointed by NAC.

Learn more about the Tote Board Arts fund.

The MAP Grant (Ecosystem Development) supports programmes that develop Singapore's multicultural arts ecosystem through capability development, research, dialogue and discourse. These programmes should aim to encourage spaces for experimentation and organic play, enhance and promote cross-cultural appreciation, as well as facilitate the continuous and sustainable production for Singapore's multicultural arts, especially for the younger generations.

Learn more about MAP grant (Ecosystem Development)

The MAP Grant (Productions) supports the creation and production of quality works inspired by Singapore's multicultural traditions and identity, including co-creations across arts traditions and disciplines with local, regional or international partners. These productions should seek to increase appreciation and participation in multicultural arts in Singapore, bringing Singaporeans from diverse backgrounds into shared cultural experiences.

Learn more about the MAP grant (Productions).

Arts educators are key partners of the National Arts Council-Arts Education Programme (NAC-AEP) that provides all students with access to quality arts education programmes. Schools can utilise the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise purchases of any programmes listed in the NAC-AEP Directory ↗ (opens in new tab), Public Arts Programmes as well as the Artist-in-School Scheme (AISS).

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The Artist In School Scheme (AISS) supports sustained artist-school partnerships which deepen students' engagement in and through the arts. 

Learn more about the Artist In School Scheme (AISS).

For arts practitioners and arts groups looking for dedicated spaces to create, rehearse and present their work. Access subsidised arts spaces and tenancy support that help you grow your practice, collaborate with others and bring the arts closer to communities.

Learn more about the Arts Infrastructure schemes.