{
  "id": 2726489,
  "title": "Kids can get up to $3k funding for Punggol heritage projects; new Peppa Pig stage show",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/kids-can-get-up-to-3k-funding-for-punggol-heritage-projects-new-peppa",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T05:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/kids-can-get-up-to-3k-funding-for-punggol-heritage-projects-new-peppa-pig-stage-show"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore's National Heritage Board (NHB) and arts organization OH! Open House are offering up to $3,000 in funding and mentorship for children aged nine to 13 interested in launching heritage or community projects in Punggol. The Call For Collaboration initiative invites participants to respond to the theme of their favourite place in Punggol and run projects through Oct 24-25 boot camp and into March 2027 public presentation. Priority is given to those living, studying or involved in Punggol. Meanwhile, Peppa Pig fans can look forward to the new stage show Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out! at Esplanade Theatre from Sept 5-6, featuring adventures at the zoo, beach and more. Tickets range from $28 to $138.",
  "summary": "Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities.",
  "key_points": [
    "NHB and OH! Open House offer up to $3,000 funding for Punggol heritage projects",
    "Call For Collaboration invites children 9-13 to develop projects through Oct 24-25 boot camp",
    "Peppa Pig stage show Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out! premieres at Esplanade Theatre Sept 5-6"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This funding initiative empowers kids in Punggol to take ownership of their local heritage, while the new Peppa Pig stage show caters to young fans of the popular character.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}