Singapore International Foundation

Singapore Internationale (SI) is an arts and culture grant scheme 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.

Through the SI, the Singapore International Foundation 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 through arts and culture will have an added advantage.

The proposed work can belong to the fields of the performing arts, literary works, fine art, visual art, design, digital art, culinary art or other creative projects.

Since the inception of Singapore Internationale in 2000, the SIF has supported more than 100 artists in bringing their works to countries including China, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Poland, Sweden and the United States.

Terms of eligibility

• The proposed work should belong to the fields of the performing arts, literary works, fine art, visual art, design, digital art, culinary art or other creative projects.
• The proposed work should be showcased on one of the following platforms: exhibitions, performances, international festivals, events and competitions. Other platforms will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Only finished works will be considered.
• 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.
• Groups affiliated to educational institutions are not eligible.
• The grant scheme does not support scholarships and the attendance at workshops/conferences as a participant.

Assessment criteria

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

Application details

Applicants who have applied for the previous cycle ending 31 January 2010 will be notified of their application status by email no later than 5 March 2010.

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).

For enquiries, please contact geraldine.ee@sif.org.sg