Tote Board Arts Fund
For arts organisations committed to building stronger communities through the arts, this fund supports the creation of meaningful arts experiences that bring people together and foster connections across diverse communities.
Last updated on 26 October 2026
Application cycle for Tote Board Arts Fund is open. Visit OurSG Grant website to apply. (opens in new tab)
About the Tote Board Arts Fund
An initiative of Tote Board, the Tote Board Arts Fund provides support to local artists and arts groups in bringing the arts to communities and creating shared experiences for people to connect with one another. The Fund is managed by a committee appointed by the National Arts Council (NAC).
What the Tote Board Arts Fund covers
The fund supports performing arts, visual arts, literary arts and multi-disciplinary events that demonstrate a well-designed approach to fulfil at least one or more of the following:
Allow audiences/ participants to meet/ connect with/ better understand people from another social group (e.g. age group, ethnicity)
Increase audiences/ participants’:
Awareness and appreciation of local arts groups and art form practices;
Sense of national identity and pride;
Appreciation for harmony across diverse social backgrounds and social values.
Projects can be conducted in person, digitally, or through a combination of both. Inclusive practices such as subtitling, close-captioning, and sign language are encouraged.
Funding quantum
Up to 50% of a realistic project budget
Capped at $60,000 and/or 3 project awards per applicant per financial year
Decisions made by the Committee are final and appeals will not be entertained.
Application cycle
Timeline
Apply by | Notified by | For projects starting on or after |
15 Apr 2026 | 15 Jul 2026 | 1 Aug 2026 |
14 Aug 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 |
15 Dec 2026 | 15 Mar 2027 | 1 Apr 2027 |
All proposed projects must end by 31 July 2028.
Applications must be submitted online via the OurSG Grants Portal by 23:59 (SGT) on the “Apply by” closing date. Late applications and submissions via other means e.g. email, hardcopies will not be accepted.
If there is any pending information from partners/collaborators, please submit the application by the closing date and state clearly what is still outstanding/unconfirmed. The outstanding information should be submitted to NAC once available.
Eligibility criteria
Who can apply
Individual Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents recognised as practising artists
Registered non-profit arts organisations (registered with ACRA or the Registry of Societies)
Informal groups or collectives where the majority of members are Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents (PR)
Collaborations with foreign artists are eligible as long as the lead applicant and at least half the artistic team are Singaporean or PR.
For more information on eligibility criteria, please refer to the application guidelines.
Arts Fund Committee
Applications are assessed by an independent Arts Fund Committee comprising art specialists and experienced arts administrators. The members of the current Arts Fund Committee (FY2025 - 2027) are:
Mr Lee Suan Hiang (Chairperson)
Mr Eric James Watson
Dr Jeffery Tan
Ms Melissa Quek
Dr Roshni Pillay
Mr David Chew
Dr Mohamed Pitchay Gani Bin Mohamed Abdul Aziz
Ms Serene Lim
How to apply
Read through the Tote Board Arts Fund Application Guidelines before applying.
Ensure that you have met the relevant eligility criteria, application requirements and prepared the necessary documents.
Submit via the OurSG Grants Portal (opens in new tab)
Key documents
After your project
Post-Project Audience Survey (awards from 15 Jul 2025) (opens in new tab)
Post-Project Audience Survey (awards before 15 Jul 2025) (opens in new tab)
Brand Kit and Logo
Useful Toolkits
Guide to Impact Measurement by Tote Board and NVPC (opens in new tab)
Arts for Community Building: A Programme Design Toolkit by NAC (opens in new tab)
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Arts Fund different from the P&P Grant?
The Tote Board Arts Fund provides support to projects that demonstrate strong community engagement elements. While administered by NAC, the Fund is assessed by an independent committee.
You may apply for both grants, where relevant.
Do I need to submit a script?
Theatre and Literary Arts projects (including festivals) require complete scripts or manuscripts. Other projects require scripts only if they incorporate spoken word. Non-English scripts must include an English translation.
Will recurrent projects receive the same funding?
Not necessarily. New proposals and those with enhanced community engagement value may be prioritised over recurrent projects of a similar nature.
Ready to take the next step?
Visit OurSG Grants website to find out more or submit your applications today.