Lively Places Programme

The Lively Places Programme aims to support community-led efforts in enlivening Singapore’s public spaces. Under this programme, schools can organise activities in public spaces that bring communities together or create installations that enliven our public spaces.

Detail

Student teams can apply to HDB for the Lively Places Fund to organise projects that activate public spaces, bring residents and stakeholders together, or foster stronger bonds and promote a stronger sense of community. HDB will assign an officer to guide the team through the grant application process and project implementation.

Learning Objectives

Students will get to learn how to organise themselves; engage members of the public; and work with government agencies and community partners like Grassroots Organisations or Town Councils to implement projects that benefit our communities.

Target Audience: Primary 4- P6 students, Secondary 1- 4/5 students, Post Secondary (JC/ Poly/ ITE)

Runtime: All year round

Fee: Complimentary

Modality: Hybrid

Website: go.gov.sg/hdb-lively-places-programme

Mode of registration: Online through website link above.

Due Date for registration: HDB officer will be in touch with the team within 5 working days from successful submission of the grant application form.

Students engaged and bonded with residents through a series of art workshops.

Students conducted a Kokedama making workshop to bring residents together.

The students enjoyed organizing and leading the workshops and through this experience, have gained useful skills in teaching and communicating with the public.

– Dexter Sim, teacher