Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) partners with the tourism sector to strengthen Singapore's tourism through the Tourism Development Fund (TDF). The TDF is the umbrella framework that encompasses all STB grant schemes, designed to catalyse the creation of innovative and quality tourism products and experiences, and support capability and employee upgrading efforts among tourism-related enterprises. The TDF consists of three main schemes targeting different dimensions of tourism development: Tourism Capability Development Scheme (including BIF, LEAD, and TIP-iT), Tourism Event Development Scheme (including BEiS, Kickstart Fund, and LEF), and Tourism Product Development Scheme (including CDF, ESF, and TPDF). Key enhancements to the latest tranche include increasing the grant cap to support new and innovative events under the Kickstart Fund, and supporting the development and enhancement of Singapore's tourism experiences that are virtual or include pre- and post-visit experiences under the Experience Step-Up Fund.
Eligibility Criteria
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Must align with one of the three TDF schemes: Capability Development, Event Development, or Product Development
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Projects must strengthen Singapore's tourism proposition
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Eligibility varies by specific sub-scheme
Frequently Asked Questions
Tourism Capability Development Scheme (productivity and talent), Tourism Event Development Scheme (business and leisure events), and Tourism Product Development Scheme (tourism products and experiences).
Eligibility varies by scheme - from Singapore-registered businesses only (BIF) to all legal entities including foreign partnerships (ESF, KF, TPDF).
Up to 90 days upon receipt of completed and signed application form and supporting documents across all TDF schemes.
All TDF grants are disbursed on reimbursement basis after project completion and verification.
Increased grant cap for Kickstart Fund and support for virtual/pre-post visit experiences under Experience Step-Up Fund.