Grants Overview
Learn about existing grants to support your tourism-related initiatives
Last updated 5 January 2026
About Tourism Development Fund
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) partners with the tourism sector to strengthen Singapore’s tourism through the Tourism Development Fund. It consists of three main schemes:
Tourism Capability Development Scheme
Supports productivity and talent development in the tourism sector
Tourism Event Development Scheme
Supports events that reinforce Singapore’s position as an international lifestyle and business events hub
Tourism Product Development Scheme
Supports the creation or rejuvenation of high-quality tourism products
Tourism Capability Development Scheme
Refer to the table below for various funds under the Tourism Capability Development Scheme
Business Improvement Fund (BIF) | Local Enterprise and Association Development Programme (LEAD) | Training Industry Professionals in Tourism (TIP-iT) |
|---|---|---|
BIF supports tourism companies to enhance productivity and competitiveness by adopting new technologies and redesigning business models and processes, including sustainable initiatives. | LEAD supports efforts by Trade and Associations & Chambers (TACs) to drive industry initiatives that boost productivity, sustainability, technology & infrastructure, collaborations, etc. | TIP-iT supports tourism companies to upgrade their employees’ skills and leadership development through certified structured training. |
Tourism Event Development Scheme
Refer to the table below for various funds under the Tourism Event Development Scheme
Business events in Singapore (BEiS) | Kickstart Fund (KF) | Leisure Events Fund (LEF) |
|---|---|---|
BEiS seeks to encourage the business events industry to anchor and grow high-quality events in Singapore. It also aims to spark content innovation. | KF supports the creation and test-bedding of new consumer-focused or business-focused events and concepts. It focuses on ideas with strong tourism potential and scalability. | LEF supports the creation and development of unique, world-class leisure event experiences that showcase Singapore as one of the world’s most vibrant cities. |
Tourism Product Development Scheme
Refer to the table below for various funds under the Tourism Product Development Scheme
Cruise Development Fund (CDF) | Experience Step-Up Fund (ESF) | Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) |
|---|---|---|
CDF supports the deployment of cruise ships in Singapore and the development of initiatives that grow the cruise industry. | ESF supports the development and enhancement of Singapore's tourism experiences to enhance the destination’s attractiveness to visitors. | TPDF helps build or rejuvenate major tourism products, including attractions and standalone infrastructure development, to strengthen Singapore’s tourism attractiveness. |
Which fund applies to my project?
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Find Out More
Contact the STB Incentive Policy Department at STB_Incentives@stb.gov.sg for executive summary submissions and Business Grants Portal application status enquiries.
For any feedback or suggestions, email the Quality Service Manager at stb_qsm@stb.gov.sg.