Landmarks: Dataran Merdeka, Muzium Negara, Bank Negara, Brickfields
Activate Kuala Lumpur historic and civic core as a cultural mile by developing community-driven content and programmes that celebrate Malaysia’s architectural and cultural heritage, reinforce national identity, and build strong collaborations with key institutions.
This theme encourages projects that reconnect people with public spaces, landmarks, and institutions at the heart of the city’s identity.
Landmarks: Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Masjid India, The Row
Support the revitalisation of Downtown Kuala Lumpur’s organic fashion and textile area by addressing business gaps, strengthening existing traditional and creative ecosystem, and improving the public realm experience.
This theme focuses on practical interventions that strengthens the area’s economic relevance, heritage value, and cultural identity.
Landmarks: St. John’s Institution, Jalan Tun HS Lee, Central Market, Jalan Petaling
Support the revitalisation of the Cultural and Heritage Trade Quadrant through an integrated approach that combines built environment improvements, business support, and community-driven content and programming.
This theme supports the continuity of traditional trades and fosters inclusive, community-led uses of space through practical interventions that enhance the visitor experience, build cultural resilience, and nurture new business and talents.
Landmarks: Perdana Botanical Garden, Taman Tugu, KL Eco Forest Park
Support the strengthening of Downtown KL’s green connector network through an integrated approach that promotes community stewardship and nature-based solutions through activations, programming and tactical greening efforts.
This theme focuses on practical, place-based applications of nature-based solutions and encourages sustained community participation that enhances the connectivity, usability, and ecological value of the green corridor.
Note: The examples listed above may not be exhaustive. Please contact Think City for further clarification regarding eligible expenses.
The programme supports the following activities/works:
Individuals
On behalf of self
Collectives
A group of people who are not registered with the Registrar of Business/Societies/Companies (arts and/or cultural collectives, literary circles, film and media collaborative etc.)
Non-profit Organisations
Organisations that serve public or mutual benefit who are registered with the Registrar of Societies (charitable educational, religious or cultural associations etc.)
Private Sector Advocate
Businesses registered with the Registrar of Business/Companies (Corporations, social enterprises, professional firms etc.)
For more details about the Kreatif KL Grants Programme 2025, please download the Terms of Reference (TOR) below:
The Grants Programme supports direct expenses for you to implement your proposed project that may range from RM30,000 to RM150,000 per application. It is important to note that the programme:
Applications are open from 8 July 2025 to 24 August 2025.
If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] or message us via WhatsApp at +60 10-201 8930.
The programme primarily prioritises Malaysians and Permanent Residents, particularly those from or with strong connections to the programme’s focus area. However, international applicants are welcome if you are currently residing in Malaysia and have a clear stake in a local business, property, or project located in Downtown Kuala Lumpur.
Yes, you are welcome to apply as long as your proposal directly benefits the community within the defined focus areas and aligns with the grant themes outlined in the Kreatif KL Grants Programme 2025 Terms of Reference (TOR).
Yes, you are welcome to apply. Should you be successful in securing approval for the Kreatif KL Grants Programme 2025, you will be required to complete the outstanding Think City funding programme and reporting. Upon successful completion of the outstanding Think City funding programme, you will only be able to commence the project that is supported through the Kreatif KL Grants Programme 2025. You will also still be required to complete the projects utilising the Kreatif KL Grants Programme 2025 within the stipulated timeline.
Yes, you are welcome to apply. We highly encourage co-investments in projects. Please be sure to share the secured funding in the budget area of the application form and provide a letter of confirmation as supporting document.
You may if you would like but we would only approve one project per applicant per grant programme.
Yes, you are eligible to apply for the grant. However, the lead applicant must assume full administrative responsibility as well as be actively involved in the whole process.
Applications and relevant documents can be submitted at the Think City Grants Programme application platform. Should you have any difficulties in the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Think City at [email protected] or drop a WhatsApp message at +6010-201 8930.
Interested applicants are required to attend at least one of our outreach sessions. Dates of these sessions will be announced on the Think City website and communicated through all relevant Think City platforms.
You will need to submit several documents, including a project proposal, as part of your application. For a comprehensive list of all required documents, please refer to the Terms of Reference (TOR).
The grant can support projects within the following thematic focus areas:
Submissions will be accepted beginning 8 July 2025 until 24 August 2025.
All applications are jointly assessed and approved through a highly competitive evaluation process. Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified within six (6) weeks of every application deadline.
No, we will evaluate the application through the submission provided. Should we require further clarification on your project, we will be reaching out to you.
All projects must be completed before 30 June 2026. However, if the project is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, you can request for an extension of your grant term which must be submitted to Think City by 31 May 2026 for review.
Think City will not be able to accept appeals. All decisions are final.
The Kreatif KL Grants Programme 2025 supports direct expenses for project implementation that may range from RM30,000 to RM 150,000 per application.
However, it is important to note that the programme:
The total amount allocated to grantees is meant to support expenses and execution of the project within the stipulated time period outlined in the Grant Agreement.
For more information on eligible expenses, please refer to the Terms of Reference (link) or contact Think City should you require further clarification.
No. The grant programme is aimed to support direct expenses of projects that will aid in driving creative and culture-based economy development and strengthening social, economic and environmental resilience within Downtown Kuala Lumpur.
