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The Downtown Kuala Lumpur Grants Programme
The Downtown Kuala Lumpur Grants Programme, supported by the Ministry of Finance, is rooted in the spirit of revitalising the historical city centre towards the creation of a liveable, vibrant and thriving hub.

The Grants Programme aims to address issues that are affecting communities in Downtown Kuala Lumpur as part of the vision of establishing a creative and cultural district in the area.

With the success of the first grant cycle, we are now focused on helping business and communities within Downtown Kuala Lumpur to thrive and build back better – with a second grant cycle, NOW OPEN for applications! This grants programme is open to individuals and organisations with creativity and resilience as the core components towards the rejuvenation of Downtown Kuala Lumpur.
Grant Themes

The Creative KL Grants Programme seeks to support projects associated to six themes:

SPACE REGENERATION

Adaptive re-use

  • Repurposing of heritage buildings for new use and new content.
  • Restoration of the facade and/or roofscape of heritage buildings.

Green Initiative

  • Green and climate-friendly solutions to existing building or its surrounding.

CONTENT CREATION

Cultural Content

  • Curating and organising a series of long-term programmes to reactivate DTKL by highlighting its cultural heritage assets.

Community Building

  • Programmes that empower and enable communities in DTKL by providing them with avenues and necessary tools that facilitate community development, inclusivity and participation.

Application
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

A unique incentive for you to play an active role in transforming Downtown Kuala Lumpur into a vibrant, celebrated and resilient city.

HOW MUCH CAN YOU APPLY FOR?

Any amount as long as the project showcases a sustainable plan for the applicant and/or for Downtown Kuala Lumpur.

However, this grant is not applicable for a full grant. We encourage applicants to seek co-investment.

How to apply?

Applications for the grant programme are now closed. Thank you.

questions?

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] or message us via WhatsApp at +60 10-201 8930.

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KLCCD Strategic Masterplan

Think City, together with Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and Jabatan Warisan Negara, have created the Kuala Lumpur Creative and Cultural District (KLCCD) strategic masterplan. The purpose is to regenerate Downtown Kuala Lumpur through a culture-based economy, and create inclusive, authentic, and viable creative and cultural places that knit together the historic fabric while enhancing liveability and visitor appeal.

As part of the KLCCD, the Downtown Kuala Lumpur Grants Programme empowers the public to take initiative and ownership of the area by delivering innovative solutions that will strengthen and transform Downtown Kuala Lumpur.

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