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Written by Sukhbir Cheema
If you’ve been looking for art grants and funds, then you’ve come to the right place.
Here’s a comprehensive list of organisations in Malaysia that are offering support for artists and creatives such as yourself.
Click on their names to learn more about them and the types of funding they offer. Be sure to read the fine prints!
Bookmark this useful list for future references because we’ll be updating it from time to time.
Set up by the Malaysian government in 2017 to create a “vibrant and sustainable cultural economy for Malaysia”, Cendana offers a range of grants for a diverse discipline of artists and art organisations with the exception of literature (as of 2021).
Funding Type: Grants
Who can apply?
Solo artists and art entrepreneurs, collectives, arts & craft enterprises, and non-profit organisations.
Eligibility:
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Unlike Cendana, the funding offered by MyCreative Ventures is pretty significant. The organisation is an investment arm of the Malaysian government with an aim to grow the country’s creative economy.
Funding Type: Part-Ownership (Equities) and Loans
Who can apply?
Registered companies in the publishing, content creation, design, fashion, and other creative arts business that are looking to expand.
Eligibility:
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YSD’s funding is unique in that organisations have to use their own money first with the intention to be self-sustainable in the future. Upon acknowledgment of receipts, YSD would then reimburse your organisation’s cost.
Funding Type: Reimbursements
Who can apply?
Registered non-profits and charity-based organisations.
Eligibility:
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While JKKN isn’t providing any financial resources, under its Arts and Culture Entrepreneur Innovation Lab, it trains creatives on ways they can market themselves to hopefully become profitable.
Funding Type: Workshops & Training
Who can apply?
Solo artists and art entrepreneurs, collectives, arts & craft enterprises, and arts and culture businesses.
Eligibility:
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If you run a creative organisation that’s looking to make an impact on the community, then Yayasan Hasanah might be the long-term partner you’ve been looking for.
Funding Type: Grants, workshops, training, and consultations.
Who can apply?
Any organisation that fulfills the eligibility criteria below.
Eligibility:
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Supported by Astro and Creador Foundation, this fund managed by the Five Arts Centre Malaysia was created to celebrate original Malaysian art. Named after the legendary theatre director, Krishen Jit, the fund has supported over 64 grantees in the span of 15 years (as of 2020).
Funding Type: Grants
Who can apply?
Individual artists, collectives, and arts and culture organisations.
Eligibility:
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Unfortunately Think City is not accepting applications as of the time of writing this post. We’re still including the organisation as there’s a possibility we might see them reopen their doors in the near future. (Let us know once you’ve done that, guys!)
Funding Type: N/A
Who can apply? N/A
Eligibility: N/A
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If you’re a young artist who is daunted when it comes to crowdfunding initiatives and require some guidance, the super nice folks from INXO Arts Fund are your go-to. The arts and culture development platform is open to assist a diverse range of creatives who frequently experiment with diverse art forms and mediums.
*Editor’s Note: As of the time of writing this post, the INXO Arts Fund has been suspended until further notice. We’re still hopeful they’ll make a return, so we’re including them on this list.
Funding Type: Cash Funding and Mentoring
Who can apply?
Solo artists and art collectives, arts and culture non-profits and organisations.
Eligibility:
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Unfortunately, we can’t provide much information about this grant because we’re not able to read the Chinese language. If you can read its content, please get in touch to help us translate.
Funding Type: To be updated.
Who can apply?
To be updated.
Eligibility:
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If you’re looking to create Socially Engaged Art (SEA) in Japan, the Kawamura Arts and Cultural Foundation is your go-to. The foundation defines SEA as artistic activities that involves communities and societies to deliver some form of change in rules and systems.
Funding Type: Grant
Who can apply?
Artists and art organisations.
Eligibility:
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Established in 1996 to honour Prince Claus of the Netherlands, the fund supports innovative, high-quality cultural initiatives from around the world. The fund is also suitable for those who’re into protecting and rescuing a particular heritage.
Due to the pandemic, the fund has shifted its focus to support individuals than organisations.
Funding Type: Financial support, mentorship, and recognition through awards
Who can apply?
Arts and cultural practitioners.
Eligibility:
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Suitable for performing arts practitioners who wish to take their craft to Germany, this programme will sponsor you to watch any production of your choice in Germany. Yes, accommodations are included.
Funding Type: Sponsorship
Who can apply?
Theatre actors, directors, literary managers, set designers, choreographers, and assistants.
Eligibility:
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If you’re looking to organise workshops, seminars, exhibitions, and any form of exchange programs, the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is ready to assist you.
Funding Type: Grants
Who can apply?
Arts & culture practitioners and not-for-profit organisations, think tanks, government institutions, academicians, individuals.
Eligibility:
This list is by no means exhaustive. If you think we’ve missed out on an organisation please let us know in the comments below or email us at [email protected]. If you have similar helpful tips or guides, submit them here.
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