Lively Places Fund

Inspired to activate and enhance the public spaces around you? The Lively Places Fund, a joint initiative by URA and HDB, is here to support your ideas! 

Shape delightful and memorable public spaces around Singapore for all to enjoy. To get started, share more about your ideas with us through this application form.

Who can apply?

• The Fund is open to all Singapore Citizens and permanent residents

• Interested person(s) can sign up either as an individual or a team, with at least one applicant above 17 years old

• Existing projects which are receiving other forms of funding from other agencies are not eligible for the Fund

What projects can be supported?

Projects that activate public spaces to bring residents and stakeholders together, foster stronger bonds and promote a stronger sense of community.

• The project should have clear objectives and demonstrates concrete steps to achieve its objectives

• Commercial events are not supported

• The applicant(s) is encouraged to involve the community/stakeholders to activate and improve the public space together and the space should be accessible to the public at all times

What are the funding options?

• Up to $5,000 for the short-term activation of a public space for 6 months or less 

• Up to $20,000 for the activation or transformation of a public space that last for more than 6 months, for example, the conversion of void decks into community living rooms or longer-term pop-up installations at public spaces 

In collaboration with the National Arts Council, projects can receive an additional amount of up to $5,000 as artist fee if it involves one artist and up to $10,000 if it involves two or more artists.

For queries on public spaces in Singapore, drop us an email at ura_publicspace@ura.gov.sg
For queries on public spaces in HDB estates, email Ian Pay at ian_ch_pay@hdb.gov.sg

Get inspired

Discover how these projects, supported by the Lively Places Fund, have transformed public spaces with joy and vibrancy and bring communities together.

Katong-Joo Chiat heritage comes alive

Students and architects recreate the former jetty along Marine Parade Road and develop other installations to enliven public spaces.

Art brings new life to West Coast Park

Malcom Chen, Founder, Ageless Bicyclists created a cosy new space for cyclists of all abilities, with artwork on a container.

Where that river always flows

Ang Jet Hong, his mother, Eunice Teng, with architect Jezamine Chua, turned four benches along Rochor Canal into vessels of history.

Colourful benches at Potong Pasir

Residents coming together to add a burst of colour and community spirit to these benches in Potong Pasir.

Upper Thomson staircase mural

Resident, Joanne Teh, transformed the staircase at Upper Thomson Road into a lovely corner for the community.

More places to gather at Kampong Gelam

Designers and artists have added more sparkle and delight at Kampong Gelam with fun, creative installations.

Ang Mo Kio MRT viaduct murals

Artist, Zoe Lin, created murals to enliven the space along the Ang Mo Kio viaduct as part of an ideas competition.

Creative hoarding

The construction hoarding at Kampong Gelam features artworks by 17 artists. Image: One Kampong Gelam.

Bencoolen benches

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts students designed benches to bring greater buzz to Bencoolen Street.

Welcome to our Backyard

The community came together to transform an under-utilised plot of land in Aljunied Crescent into a place well-loved by everyone!