“So as part of this fund, we will get mentorship with NHB and NYC … to help us to guide us smoothly through this process,” he told CNA.
“And it may not be just limited to book publishing. There will be people who want to do theatre or want to install art installations that are related to heritage, and they may not know how to do it as well.”
The grant by the agencies aims to encourage youths to play a part in making Singapore’s heritage scene more vibrant, as well as to help preserve and promote the sector.
They can receive up to 80 per cent of funding for their project, or a maximum of S$7,000, depending on the merits of the project and how it impacts the wider community.
On top of receiving money and mentorship, they will also get a chance to network with professionals in the field.
“We hope to support as many youth heritage projects as possible, and these projects could range from mini exhibitions, tours, documentaries, podcasts, e-magazines, and so on,” Mr Alvin Tan, NHB’s deputy chief executive for policy and community, told CNA.