National Arts Council
Tote Board Arts Fund
Supports local artists, arts groups and collectives in bringing the arts to communities and creating shared experiences.
Facts last checked on , confirm on the agency site before applying.
Recorded status: Accepting applications now
Who qualifies
- Organisation types: Natural person (worker, trainee, founder).
- Open to individual artists, registered arts organisations and collectives.
- Projects may include music, dance, theatre, musical theatre, multidisciplinary performances, visual arts exhibitions and literary arts events.
- Applicants may concurrently seek funding from both the Arts Fund and NAC's other grant schemes for the same project.
What it funds
- Community, arts, heritage, sports, social-good projects
- Domestic marketing, events, branding campaigns
Payment: Not stated on official pages.
How to apply
Submit online via the OurSG Grants Portal by 23:59 SGT on the Apply by date before the project commences.
- Submit online via the OurSG Grants Portal by 23:59 SGT on the relevant closing date.
- If partner or collaborator information is pending, submit by the deadline and provide the outstanding information later.
Before applying
- Applications must reach the Arts Fund Secretariat before the project commences.
- Late applications and submissions by email or hardcopy will not be accepted.
Claiming support
NAC lists post-project report and audience-survey materials, but the page does not state the payment workflow or expressly say that each listed item is required.
Contact: artsfund@nac.gov.sg
Application window: Quarterly 'Apply by' deadlines (23:59 SGT): 15 Dec 2025, 15 Apr 2026, 14 Aug 2026 (passed), next is 15 Dec 2026, each tied to a 'Notified by' and 'projects taking place on or after' date. No fixed opens date stated.
Closes: 2026-12-15
Sources & last checked
Last checked:
- Overview of the Tote Board Arts Fund | National Arts Council
https://www.nac.gov.sg/support/funding-and-schemes/arts-fund/overview - How and when to apply for the Tote Board Arts Fund | National Arts Council
https://www.nac.gov.sg/support/funding-and-schemes/arts-fund/how-and-when-to-apply