The Cultural Economy Catalytic Grants (CECG) seeks to support projects associated to three themes:
Empowering local communities by upskilling and community programmes to contribute to social and economic activities.
Showcasing innovative solutions and best practices to restore, conserve and preserve publicly accessible historical and cultural assets.
Curating, compiling, publishing and interpreting information that can amplify the visibility of culturally significant sites.
A unique incentive for you to play an active role in transforming Downtown Kuala Lumpur into a vibrant, celebrated and resilient city.
Applications for the grant programme are now closed. Thank you.
If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] or message us via WhatsApp at +6 0174598829.
This grant is open to individuals, community-based organisations and non-governmental organisations who have an interest or are actively involved in contributing to the development of Malaysian cultural sites.
As long as your proposal targets the community within the focus sites and is aligned with the themes mentioned above, you are welcome to submit an application.
Yes! Please state the secured funding from other sources in the budget template of the application form and provide a letter of interest as evidence.
Yes! you are eligible to apply for the grant.
You can apply for this through a soft copy application form (Download Method) or through an e-form (Online Method). Should you have any difficulties in the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Think City at [email protected] or call/WhatsApp at +6 0174598829
The grant is designed to help supplement your project funding and does not support operational costs such as administrative or overhead costs. However, we highly suggest our applicants to source for co-funding partners for their proposed projects.
It generated interest from the community and created partnerships with the public and private sectors. It is catalytic in creating an integrated network of archaeological, natural and cultural sites. Visitors can discover and explore the hidden gems along the network comprising multiple entry points, layers of history and interwoven stories.
APPLICANT
PROJECT TITLE
GRANT THEME
Prof Stephen Chia Ming Soon
Local Community Cultural Heritage Interpreter Training & Young Archaeologists' Capacity Building Programme
Capacity Building and Advocacy
Dr. Goh Hsiao Mei
Embracing Tambun Rock Art Citizen Science Programme
Capacity Building and Advocacy
Saadon bin Ishak
LENGGONG –A Graphic HISTORY (Early Human Settlement 1.8 million Years ago)
Content Creation
Asnan bin Mohd Yusoff (CM)
Lagu-Lagu Lenggong
Content Creation
Sok Yin
Preserving Caves at Kinta Valley
Content Creation
Roslan Abdul Rahman
Kg Beng Mini Amazon ECO Challenge
Capacity Building and Advocacy
Liew Suet Fun
Content Creation
Tan Eu Jin/ Muhammad Azim Tan
Maxwell Hill Basecamp
Demonstration
Asiah binti Mohd Ridzuan
Restoration of Perkampungan Tradisi Sukasuka Lake Retreat
Demonstration
Looi Kok Keong
Lenggong UNESCO World Heritage site – Publication of Lenggong local history
Content Creation
Mohd Suhaimi bin Ahmad
Improvement of Che Teh Fatimah Community Wakaf House
Capacity Building and Advocacy
Ts Azharul Azmir bin Kamarulzaman
Ceritera Menyusur Sungai Perak
Content Creation
Tung Lay Chun
Shun Tak Association History Gallery
Demonstration
Khoo Su Nin @ Khoo Salma Nasution
Cultural Heritage Mapping of Kuala Kangsar
Content Creation
Abdur-Razzaq Lubis @ Abdul Razak Ayoub
Taiping Zoo & Night Safari (TZ & NS)
Content Creation
Keith Tan Kay Hin
Producing digital audio guides for tourism at Lembah Bujang
Content Creation
Chong Pai Chee
Rethink, Reimagine & Rejuvenate: “Look Port Weld” –Kuala Sepetang, Kuala Sangga and Matang
Capacity Building and Advocacy
Ts. Mohammad Firdaus bin Ahmad
Cultural Gems: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Content Creation
Chin Yoon Khen
Malaysia Heritage Site Virtual Reality Expedition
Content Creation
The Habitat Foundation (Justine Vaz)
A Tale of Two Hills: Telling the Stories of Malaysia’s Iconic Hill Stations Through Photography and Ethnography
Content Creation
James Lim Chin Wai
A Tale of Two Hills: Telling the Stories of Malaysia’s Iconic Hill Stations Through Photography and Ethnography
Content Creation
Note: A selection of projects is featured here to showcase the diverse initiatives and highlight the network connecting the unique archaeological, natural, and cultural assets across the northern region. For a complete list of all grantees and partners who benefited from the programme, please view the full list.
Grantee
Project Title
Location
link
Cing-Geo Elida Ong
Rapid assessment of the Lenggong Township and surrounding Kampongs
Lenggong, Perak
(Please contact Think City for more information)
