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 Theme

SPACE REGENERATION
1) Adaptive re-use
Repurposing of heritage buildings for new use and new content.
Restoration of the facade and/or roofscape of heritage buildings.
2) Green Initiative
Green and climate-friendly solutions to existing building or its surrounding.

CONTENT CREATION
1) Cultural Content
Curating and organising a series of long-term programmes to reactivate DTKL by highlighting its cultural heritage assets.
2) 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.