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PNBCAP Urban Greening Grants

The George Town and Bayan Lepas Urban Greening Grants Programme is part of the Nature-based Climate Adaptation Programme for the Urban Areas of Penang Island.

This grants programme aims to increase the uptake of vertical green structures and green roofs to reduce temperatures on the streets and inside buildings and to mitigate the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. It also seeks to promote urban greening practises, such as gardening, to build sustainable and resilient environments through nature-based approaches.

For more details about the George Town and Bayan Lepas Urban Greening Grants Programme, please download the Terms of Reference (TOR) below:

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Focus Areas

The programme prioritises areas within George Town and Bayan Lepas with a high UHI Effect.

Programme Objectives

The programme provides funding for the introduction of green facades or roofs. Its objectives include:

Demonstrating the effectiveness of vertical and rooftop greenery in reducing air temperatures and heat gain while improving indoor and outdoor thermal comfort.

Showcasing NbS for both contemporary and heritage building facades to enhance thermal performance.

Empowering communities in implementing vertical and rooftop greening.

Increasing urban greening and biodiversity, while promoting nature-related activities such as gardening.

expected outcomes

The eligible projects are expected to deliver the following outcomes:

*Note: The proposed project must include a maintenance manual submitted in the final report upon completion and a commitment to maintaining the green façade/roof for at least 3 years.

Introduce a green façade/roof with substantial vegetation cover and visual appeal for the benefit of the general public.

Reduce air temperature in adjacent spaces and heat gain in buildings, cooling demand/ energy use and demonstrate evidence through valid data points/records.

Promote good practice in vertical and horizontal greening implementation, which includes long-term sustainability.

PROJECT EligibILITY

The grants programme is seeking projects in George Town and Bayan Lepas that satisfy all the following criteria:

*Category I listed buildings are (a) buildings, monuments, objects and sites of exceptional interest, (b) buildings and monuments declared as ancient and gazetted formerly under the Antiquities Act 1976 now under the National Heritage Act (2005), (c) buildings and monuments registered as National Heritage under the National Heritage Act (2005). Source: George Town Historic Cities of the Straits Malacca Special Area Plan, D4-1, 2016.

For more information, please refer to the Terms Of Reference below:

Read more (terms of reference)

Introduce vertical greening or green roofs. Green roofs can be implemented on the podium level.
For vertical greenery, the facade must face a public street or space, providing measurable benefits for the community.
For heritage buildings or structurally unsound buildings where traditional green roofs or facades are not feasible, green facades may extend to privacy screens (see Appendix 3) if the compound is heat-stressed.
Not involve green roofs or facades directly on Category I* listed buildings
Comply with relevant building control requirements set by the City Council of Penang Island, including applications for additions to building elevation, repair, or restoration permits for listed heritage buildings within the George Town World Heritage Site.
George Town or Bayan Lepas (see attached map), on buildings or within the compounds of buildings intended for commercial, industrial, residential, institutional, or other uses.
Not have commenced prior to the date of grant notification.

SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES/WORKS SUPPORTED

*These examples are non-exhaustive, and submissions will still be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.


Scope	Examples	Can it be Covered by the Grant?	Can it be Part of the Co-funding Contribution?
Professional Consultancy Fees	Landscape architect, Architect, Structural engineer, Facade specialist, Certified arborist	Yes, up to 100%	Yes
Administrative	Permit application processing fee, legal fees	Yes, up to 100%	Yes
Project Management	Project coordination, Project oversight	Yes, up to 50%	Yes
Construction	All necessary labour and construction activities	Yes, up to 100%	Yes
Supplies and Material	Plants, Soil/mulch, Irrigation lines, Waterproofing membranes, Supporting structures, Modular panels, Planter boxes	Yes, up to 100%	Yes
Structural Renovation	Reinforcement of load-bearing elements, Structural repairs and modifications, Upgrades to meet safety codes	No	Yes
Maintenance for 3 Years	Routine inspections, Repairs, General upkeep	Yes, up to 30%	Yes
Tools	Shovels, Wheelbarrows, Trowels	No	No
Personal Protective Equipment	Helmets, Gloves, Eye protection	No	No
Travel	Transportation, Accommodation, Per diem costs	No	No

What does the programme support?

We support direct expenses for you to implement your proposed green façade or green roof project:

UP TO RM 100,000

The Grants Programme prioritises projects that:

Demonstrate significant potential for reducing temperatures
Feature a high level of co-investment
Exhibit high standards in design, materials and execution
Involve the community and/or provide public access
Benefit biodiversity
Can be completed in 6 months

programme timeline

maintenance requirements after project completion

The project’s green façade/roof shall be a permanent installation and be maintained for at least 3 years after completion.

The grantee shall ensure the green façade/roof is maintained even if there is a change in building ownership within the minimum maintenance period.

Should the installation be removed before the minimum maintenance period, the full grant amount provided by Think City will be recovered.

Application

Who can apply for the programme?

The programme is open to individuals, collectives, community-based organisation, non-governmental organisations* and semi-government controlled educational institutions that meet the eligibility criteria. The lead applicant must assume full administrative responsibility and be actively throughout the entire process.

*Organisations registered under the Registrar of Companies, Registrar of Societies and Registrar of Businesses are welcome to apply.

How can you apply?

Applications are open from 3 October 2024 to 2 January 2025

Interested applicants must attend one of our briefing sessions or schedule a one-on-one meeting if unable to attend

*Dates and venues for these sessions will be communicated across all relevant Think City platforms.

Download the application form.

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Submit your application form and relevant documents to [email protected]

What happens after the applications are assessed?

successful applications

Successful applicants will receive an official email notification with the Letter of Offer (LOO).
The offer will be valid for seven (7) days from the time the official email notification is sent out. If you do not accept the offer within this period of time, the offer will lapse.
As a successful grantee, you will be required to be present at an Approved Application Workshop with Think City to confirm the terms and conditions of the grants.
Once the milestone deliverables are agreeable by both the successful grantee and Think City, you will receive a Letter of Award (LOA) stating: