The MAP Grant (Productions) supports the creation and production of quality works inspired by Singapore's multicultural traditions and identity, as well as co-creation across arts traditions and disciplines with local and/or regional/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.
For Collaborations
- For proposals that involve collaborations between two or more artists and/or organisations, the lead applicant must be a Singapore citizen or PR, assume full administrative, legal and financial responsibility and play a key role in the conceptualisation and creation process.
- For proposals that involve collaborations with foreigners, projects must be anchored and led by Singaporean artists, i.e. the lead applicant and at least half the artistic team/cast should be Singaporean or PR.
What does it support?
The grant supports the creation of original new works, as well as the adaptation and redevelopment of works, within the Performing, Visual, Literary, or Multi-disciplinary art forms of up to 24 months.
Funding is up to 100% of a realistic budget, capped at $500,000 per application. Each applicant will be capped at 2 applications per category per financial year.
How to apply?
You will need to submit your application for the MAP Grant via the OurSG Grants Portal (OSG). You will be required to submit CVs of the key artistic team and samples of past works most relevant to your application. Please refer to the guidelines for the submission details.
Multicultural Arts Programme Grant (Productions) Application
Details of the application window for the National Arts Council (NAC)'s 2026 Multicultural Arts Programme Grant
| Apply by | Notified by | For projects taking place on or after |
| 15 September 2026 | 30 December 2026 | 1 January 2027 |
Applications must be submitted online via the OurSG Grants Portal by 23:59 (SGT) on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
In line with efforts to encourage greater governance over grant monies, the following will apply to all MAP (Productions) Grants:
- Grants $10,000 and above will require their Statement of Accounts to be certified by an accountant registered with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) or equivalent international body.
- Grants $100,000 and above will require their Statement of Accounts to be independently audited by a public accountant registered with Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) or equivalent international body.
For any queries and clarifications, please email NAC_Feedback@nac.gov.sg.