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JASS CATALYST FUND

ABOUT 

The JASS Catalyst Fund supports the artistic aspirations of the Singapore jazz community by providing funding for the following activities:

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1) Overseas performances (festivals, regional tours)

2) Recording projects

3) Professional development (i.e. taking private lessons, attending masterclasses/workshops overseas

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Other activities may be considered by JASS on a case-by-case asis. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Please submit your application to info@jazzassociation.sg.

JASS Catalyst Fund EC

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must be:

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- Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents

- Professional musicians with an active presence in the jazz community

Application Requirements

The applicant’s submission must include the following documents:
1) Application form
2) CV / Resume 
3) Samples of past work / performances that may be relevant 
4) Detailed budget with projected costs
5) Proposal addressing the following points:
a. Proposed activity details 
(i.e. brief writeup on festival/masterclass/instructor/project)
b. Activity start/end date
c. Proposed activity’s potential impact on the applicant’s practice
d. Personnel involved (band members, crew etc)
e. Works performed (please highlight compositions by Singaporean composers)
f. Marketing plans (i.e. album release concert, post-event videos etc

JASS Catalyst Fund Requirements
Scholarship Conditions

Assessment Considerations

The factors that determine whether a project is eligible for support are:


1) The artistic merits of the project
2) The applicant’s track record as an artist and project manager
3) The applicant’s demonstrated commitment to executing the project well and within 
established timelines
4) The overall stature of the venue / festival / event
5) Whether the proposed activity raises the profile of Singapore music
6) Whether the proposed activity will meaningfully raise the applicant’s profile, both 
locally and internationally
This list is non-exhaustive, and JASS may consider other factors as and when they are 
relevant to the application.

Funding Quantum

  • • Successful applicants may be awarded up to SGD$3,000
    • JASS Catalyst Fund Committee has the discretion to award more than $3,000 on a 
    case-by- case basis

Scholarship SC
Scholarship AP

Adjudication Process

 Applications for the JASS Catalyst Fund are open all year round
• Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within 4 – 6 weeks
• Applications will be evaluated by the JASS Catalyst Fund Committee:

  • Chair: Dr Edmund Lam

  • Members: Professor Jeremy Monteiro, Mr Christopher Chuah, Mr Chok 

  • Kerong

  • The JASS Catalyst Fund Committee’s decision is final, and no appeals will be 

  • entertained

Post-Activity Report

Applicants are required to submit a post-activity report within 2 months of the 
activity’s/project’s conclusion. The following information must be included:


• Actual expenditure report with supporting documents (receipts etc)
• Photos / videos of the project / activity
• Evaluation of the activity / project as a whole: 

  • Was the activity / project a success?

  • What challenges did you face in executing this project? What lessons did 

  • you learn?

  • How has this project had an impact on your practice as an artist?

  • How can JASS better support you in the future?

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