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Singapore Tourism Board

Leisure Events Fund

Support the launch and development of world-class leisure event experiences in Singapore. Learn about your eligibility and other important details about LEF.

Last updated 10 July 2026

About LEF

The Leisure Events Fund (LEF) supports events that deliver key tourism outcomes and establish Singapore as one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

Am I eligible?

✓ The fund is open to all legal entities, e.g.:

  • Businesses

  • Associations

  • Government bodies

✓ Projects must be:

  • Live or hybrid-format consumer event experiences; and

  • Concepts with tourism potential

✗ Projects must not have commenced at the point of grant application. Projects are considered to have commenced if any of the following took place before application date:

  • Applicant has started work on the project, e.g., tender has been called

  • Applicant has made payment(s) to any supplier, vendor, or third party

  • Applicant has signed a contractual agreement with any supplier, vendor, or third party

Note:

  • Eligibility of the project is subject to STB’s assessment.

  • Foreign entities are encouraged to partner with local entities in the form of a Joint Venture or a consortium.

How will my project be evaluated?

The project scope will be assessed based on its merits to achieve the following:

  • Drive foreign visitorship and tourism receipts

  • Incorporate unique, authentic and innovative programming

  • Profile Singapore as a destination positively

  • Drive local engagement and advocacy

  • Incorporate sustainability practices

What costs can be supported?

Grantee will receive funding support for qualifying third-party project-related costs:

  • Professional services (including audit and survey)

  • Production (including equipment and materials)

  • Marketing

Qualifying costs need to be:

  • Incurred by (i.e., receipt of goods and services);

  • Invoiced to; and

  • Paid for

by the grantee within the qualifying period to quality for disbursement.

How do I apply?

Find out if your project is eligible for this fund and tell us more about your project by following these steps.

Step 1. Check your eligibility

Step 2. Tell us more

Step 3. We’ll be in touch

Use the Chatbot to identify the right fund for your project and check your project’s eligibility.


Prepare an executive summary (e.g. project objectives, description, schedule, and costing) of your project.

Download the template for the executive summary here (opens in new tab)

An STB officer will be in touch to advise on the eligibility of your project to proceed with the application process. Submit a formal application form thereafter.

What is the estimated processing time for a grant application?

Up to 90 days upon receipt of the completed and signed application form and supporting documents, if any.

Note: Timelines may vary depending on the complexity of the project.

How will the grant be disbursed?

Grants will be disbursed to grantees on a reimbursement basis, subject to verification of qualifying costs and achievement of the agreed project deliverables and milestones.

Grantee is required to submit an Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP) Report by Practitioner on qualifying costs and supporting documents to prove achievement of deliverables for the disbursement of grants, unless otherwise stated.

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