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Community
The Lively Places Fund encourages residents to initiate community-driven place-making projects that will help develop more vibrant and bonded communities.
Get inspired by completed projects [PDF/7.94 MB], or find out more about the fund via Lively Places Fund Guidebook [PDF/21.2 MB] and in the segments below.
Interested to start a project? Submit your interest to us.
For further enquiries, please email Mr Ian Pay at ian_ch_pay@hdb.gov.sg
Who can apply?
Existing projects which are receiving other forms of funding from other agencies are not eligible for the Fund. For new projects, co-funding can be considered if the project meets the objectives of all agencies
What projects can be supported?
Projects that activate public spaces and streets to bring residents and stakeholders together, foster stronger bonds and promote a stronger sense of community.
This is for smaller, short-term action plans or activities to bond neighbours in HDB neighbourhoods.
Some examples include block parties, anti littering campaign and community recycling day.
Up to $5,000
This is for projects that will involve a physical transformation of existing public spaces, with an implementation period of 6 months or less.
Some examples include community arts projects and short term pop-up installations to activate spaces.
Up to $20,000
This is for projects that will involve a physical transformation of existing public spaces, with an implementation period of more than 6 months.
Some examples include the conversion of void decks into community living room and community cafes as well as longer term pop-up installations to activate spaces.
This is for short term projects that transform streets into active public spaces for the community.
The support provided will only be for road closure essentials consisting of safety barriers, signage and security personnel.
Arts with the community in the Hougang neighbourhood
Playing of a life-sized “Good Neighbours” Snakes & Ladders game with residents
Setting up of support groups in the Punggol community
Wall mural painted by Siglap residents
Growing a community through gardening in the Yuhua estate
Co-creation of community mural with Adora Green’s residents
Conversion of void deck into community cafes, workshop area or living room
How can I qualify for the funding?
All proposals will be reviewed based on the following criteria:
What are the eligible expenses?
The HDB Lively Places Challenge aims to empower the community to propose and implement ground-up projects to solve community issues and create friendly and lively neighbourhoods.
As a participant, you and your team will be guided by a Learn, Engage and Implement process to develop ideas for your preferred project sites.
Representatives from relevant agencies will be invited to provide guidance on your proposals.
This year, we are seeking not-for-profit proposals that can:
i. Resolve/address local community issues; ii. Encourage community bonding; iii. Enhance the vibrancy of HDB neighbourhoods; iv. Make Singapore greener and more sustainable; or v. Celebrate families in our community
All proposals should be located within common spaces (e.g. void decks, precinct green, roof gardens, etc) of HDB developments in the following towns and estates:
i. Ang Mo Kio ii. Bedok iii. Bukit Merah iv. Bukit Timah v. Central Area vi. Jurong East vii. Jurong West viii. Queenstown ix. Sembawang
Check out the journey as a participant!
Learn more about the evaluation criteria and prizes!
Projects that are implemented by 30 Apr 2023 will qualify to be evaluated for the winning prizes.
Completed projects will be assessed based on the following criteria:
Projects will be evaluated based on two categories and the prizes for each category are as follows:
All other participating teams will be given a token sum of $200 per team and a certificate of achievement.
* Prize categories and number of prizes are subject to change depending on the number of projects supported.
Registration for the HDB Lively Places Challenge 2023 is now closed.
View winning projects from previous editions of the Challenge.
Head on to the HDB Community Week 2021 digital exhibition to view the winning projects.
Hydroponics Farm @ Woodlands Glen, by Team Hydroglen
Looking to draw young families in the area to participate in community activities, Team Hydroglen turned to community gardening – a popular activity with residents. Instead of a conventional community garden, they set up a high-tech hydroponics community garden at a common green near Block 573 Woodlands Drive 16. The garden occupies about 30 sqm, approximately half the size of a 3-room flat. With the support of eco groups in the neighbourhood, they organised talks and workshops, and rallied residents to help plant and harvest their own edible greens such as chye sim and Chinese cabbage.
Konnectorize the Young and Mature Group, by Team Konnectorize Observing the lack of interaction between the older and younger residents in their neighbourhood, Team Konnectorize saw the opportunity to create a platform to bring residents of different ages together. The team identified the void deck of Block 683C Woodlands Drive 62 for their project as many residents pass through the space on their daily commute. With the support and ideas of residents in the area, they installed 3-D wall murals, floor decals, additional lightings, and a plant wall. The result is an Instagram-worthy hangout spot named ‘Konnect Point’ that has become popular with residents both young and old.
Relax & Entertainment Corner, by Sembawang Rangers This team of nine observed that the residents’ corner at Block 718 Woodlands Ave 6 was under-utilised. Speaking to residents in the neighbourhood, they found that many were unaware that the space was meant for their use. Some also felt the space was unattractive and unwelcoming as it was enclosed and gated. The team decided to revamp the residents’ corner into a more open and conducive space for residents to come together. The grilles and gate were removed, and residents came together to decorate the space with art murals, transforming it into a vibrant and welcoming place that residents can call their own. The space was officially launched on 18 May 2019 with 300 residents in attendance.