Heartland Enterprise Placemaking Grant

The Heartland Enterprise Placemaking Grant (HEPG) is a funding initiative by Enterprise Singapore aimed at supporting heartland merchants in organizing innovative placemaking activities. The grant's key objectives are to enhance community engagement and stimulate business growth and footfall in heartland areas through creative and thematic events.

Key features and objectives:

• Encourage heartland merchants to organize diverse placemaking activities such as community engagement events, public art installations, workshops, and thematic festivals.
• Complement existing events organized by local Community Clubs and Merchants’ Associations.
• Foster vibrant and attractive heartland spaces that draw more visitors and customers.
• Support business growth and increase foot traffic in heartland commercial areas.

Target beneficiaries:

• Heartland merchants and businesses located in Singapore’s heartland districts.
• Local Community Clubs and Merchants’ Associations collaborating on placemaking initiatives.

Application process:

• Merchants interested in applying for the grant need to propose innovative placemaking activities aligned with the grant’s objectives.
• The grant supports activities that are complementary to regular heartland events.
• Specific application details such as submission deadlines, eligibility criteria, and funding quantum are typically provided by Enterprise Singapore through their official channels.

Overall, the HEPG aims to invigorate heartland commercial areas by enabling merchants to create engaging, community-focused experiences that enhance the local environment and drive economic activity. This initiative reflects a strategic effort to strengthen the social and economic fabric of Singapore’s heartlands through creative placemaking.