Apply for the Singapore Internationale Literary Art Grant (up to S$20,000)

07 January 2011
Apply for the Singapore Internationale Literary Art Grant (up to S$20,000)
Deadline: 28 February 2011

Singapore Internationale (SI) is an arts and culture grant that supports the presentation of Singapore's creative works overseas. The grant is open to Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who are able to present different facets of Singapore to an overseas audience through their talent and creative works in the arts and culture.

Through the SI grant, the Singapore International Foundation (SIF) has supported art practitioners from the fields such as performing art, literary art, visual art, culinary art, digital art, fine art, design and multi-disciplinary art in bringing their works to a wider audience.

The SIF also hopes to encourage cross-cultural collaboration, understanding and friendship. Projects with collaborative elements between Singaporean artists and their foreign counterparts, or which can engage overseas arts practitioners and/or overseas communities will have an added advantage.

SI grant recipients also have the opportunity to participate in the annual Singapore Internationale Showcase, a multi-disciplinary display which allows artists to connect with fellow artists and local audiences. Details of the Showcase will be available by June 2011.

Terms of eligibility

* Only Singaporeans and Permanent Residents may apply.
* Individuals or groups may apply for the grant. Informal groups should nominate either an individual or a legally constituted organisation to take legal and financial responsibility for grant administration.
* The proposed work should belong to the fields of the performing art, literary art, visual art, culinary art, digital art, fine art, design, multi-disciplinary art and other creative projects in the arts and culture.
* The proposed work should be showcased overseas on one of the following platforms: exhibitions, performances, international festivals and events. Other platforms will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
* Only finished works will be considered. The grant does not support development costs.
* The grant scheme does not support scholarships and the attendance at workshops/ conferences/ arts market as a participant.
* Groups affiliated to educational institutions are not eligible.

Assessment criteria

* Artistic merit of the project - originality, creativity and clear artistic direction
* Track record of applicant(s) - past works, awards and recognition
* Promotion of cross-cultural understanding and people-to-people ties
* Ability to project and enhance Singapore’s image
* Audience reach and extent of exposure
* Merit of event/showcase platform/partner
* Demonstration of good planning - sound budgeting and effective use of resources etc
* Strategy in marketing and promoting the project and SIF

Application notes

* Each individual/group applicant is eligible for a grant amount of up to S$20,000, or typically up to 50% of the qualifying budget (whichever is the lower amount).
* Applicants are encouraged to explore various sources to fund their overseas projects.
* The SIF's decision is final and we are unable to entertain appeals.

Apply now

Application will open from 3 January 2011 to 28 February 2011. This grant cycle is meant for works that will be staged abroad from 1 April 2011. The result of the application will be communicated via email by 28 March 2011.

For enquires about the SI grant, please contact Ms Mabel Wong at +65 68378731 or email mabel.wong@sif.org.sg.

Click here to download the application form >>

Important dates for future grant cycles are as follow:

Application period: 3 Jan – 28 Feb 2011

Project period: 1 Apr 2011 onwards

More information here.
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