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1 | PUBLIC GRANTS & FINANCING CAPABILITIES BY CATEGORY - FOR COMPANIES & SOCIAL ENTERPRISES Supported by The Matcha Initiative Updated in April 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Green Buildings and Urban Spaces | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Building and Construction Authority (BCA) https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/buildsg-transformation-fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | GRANT | DESCRIPTION | CRITERIA | FUNDING | AVAILABILITY | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Building Retrofit Energy Efficiency Financing (BREEF) Scheme https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/sustainability/green-mark-incentive-schemes/building-retrofit-energy-efficiency-financing-breef-scheme | Supports building owners in obtaining financing from participating financial institutions to offset upfront costs for energy efficient retrofits of existing buildings and subsequently repay the loans through energy savings reaped. | • Owner or joint owners of a non-residential building in Singapore. • Management Corporation constituted under the Land Titles (Strata) Act (Chapter 158) for residential and non-residential buildings. • Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) firms accredited by the Singapore Green Building Council. • Energy Services Companies (ESCO) accredited by the ESCO Accreditation Committee. • Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) set up to deliver, perform or provide energy performance improvements for residential or non-residential buildings | • Up to $4 million or 90% of costs, whichever is lower • Interest rate determined by financial institution • Maximum loan tenure 5 years | Scheme available until 31 March 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Built Environment Transformation Gross Floor Area (BE Transformation GFA) Incentive Scheme https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/sustainability/green-mark-incentive-schemes/built-environment-transformation-gross-floor-area-incentive-scheme | The scheme aims to encourage greater adoption of enhanced Construction Industry Transformation Map (ITM) standards in areas of digitalisation, productivity and sustainability ("ITM Outcome Requirements") in private sector developments. | Eligible types of developments: • Condominium and Flats developments • Commercial, Industrial and Institutional developments, such as office, retail, business parks, community building, hotel, hospital or white site developments • Mixed use • All others (to be assessed based on merits of proposal) | • Developers/building owners can enjoy up to 3% additional GFA allowed beyond the Master Plan Gross Plot Ratio (GPR) for delivering the stipulated ITM Outcome Requirements in their building development on private sites of at least 5,000sqm GFA • For new developments on sites launched for public tender under the Government Land Sales (GLS) Programme on and prior to 31 March 2022, 2% bonus GFA beyond the maximum allowable intensity stipulated in the Technical Condition of Tender (TCOT). | Until 23 November 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Housing and Development Board (HDB) https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/about-us/research-and-innovation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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9 | Cool Ideas Enterprise https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/about-us/research-and-innovation/cool-ideas-enterprise | Cool Ideas Enterprise is an open innovation platform where the public and enterprises can partner HDB and co-develop innovative projects to improve the lives of residents. | Aspiring entrepreneurs and enterprises who are ready to implement and commercialise their solutions, including: a) Start-ups and SMEs with existing technology that can be modified for use in public housing estates. b) Innovators with near-ready solutions to be test-bedded, validated, and implemented by HDB. | Funding support of up to 70% of the development cost + Tap on HDB’s resources, such as: • Co-working spaces • Mentorship in technical and regulatory fields • Funding support for development by Enterprise Singapore • Access to various testbed sites at HDB’s Centre of Building Research | No deadline for the open category | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | National Parks Board (NParks) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | GRANT | DESCRIPTION | CRITERIA | FUNDING | AVAILABILITY | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Skyrise Greenery Incentive Scheme https://www.nparks.gov.sg/skyrisegreenery/incentive-scheme | To increase greenery provision in Singapore | All building types approved by NParks that are: • Physically existing and occupied at the time of application • Undergoing Additions & Alterations (A&A) work Types of development that are eligible for this scheme are: • Residential: Non-landed, mixed commercial & residential development and others (approved case-by-case) • Non-Residential: Commercial, business parks, industrial, educational institutions, community buildings (approved case-by-case) Both Rooftop Greenery and Vertical Greenery installations are funded under this scheme. | Up to 50% of installation costs of rooftop greenery and vertical greenery | 31 March 2023 or when the incentive scheme funds are fully disbursed, whichever earlier. Participation in the scheme is on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability of funds. | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Temasek Foundation https://www.temasekfoundation.org.sg/grant-calls | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | GRANT | DESCRIPTION | CRITERIA | FUNDING | AVAILABILITY | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Liveability & Sustainability Innovations https://www.temasekfoundation.org.sg/grant-calls/liveability-sustainability-innovations | • Temasek Foundation champions sustainability and innovative solutions to improve liveability in an abc World of active and productive economies, beautiful and inclusive societies, and a clean and cool earth. • We fund and support ideas and innovations that bring about solutions, systems and capabilities to address various challenges, particularly environmental, healthcare and other adversities affecting the population as whole. This includes transforming vulnerabilities brought about by such adversities into opportunities. | • Temasek Foundation provides funding for later-stage applied, translational research and development proposals, and/or commercialisation efforts of innovative solutions that address liveability and sustainability issues in Singapore, bringing impactful improvements to the liveability of our world, especially in cities. • Temasek Foundation does not fund early research efforts. • Solutions should preferably be at Technology Readiness Level 6 and beyond and/or Proof-of-Value stage. Visit site for more details | The funding quantum awarded for the project will depend on the extent of work to be carried out. Funding support is also provided in phases in accordance with the completion of stipulated project milestones. | Currently conducting its Call for Proposals | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | GRANT | DESCRIPTION | CRITERIA | FUNDING | AVAILABILITY | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Landscaping for Urban Spaces & high-Rises (LUSH) https://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/Guidelines/Development-Control/Non-Residential/Commercial/Greenery https://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/Guidelines/Circulars/dc17-06 | LUSH is a comprehensive urban and skyrise greening programme comprising both Landscape Replacement Areas (LRA) requirements and incentives to provide greenery and communal spaces. | The LRA requirements are calibrated by location, GPR and development type. A development may count Sky Terraces, Communal Planter Boxes and Covered Communal Ground Gardens. Visit page for more details | Gross Floor Area (GFA) exemption | Ongoing | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Green Enterprises | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Enterprise Singapore https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-assistance/grants | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | GRANT | DESCRIPTION | CRITERIA | FUNDING | AVAILABILITY | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-assistance/grants/for-local-companies/productivity-solutions-grant | Supports companies keen on adopting IT solutions and equipment to enhance business processes the scope of generic solutions includes: Online collaboration tools (including laptop-bundled remote working solutions); • Virtual meeting and telephony tools; • Queue management systems; • Temperature screening solutions | • Registered and operating in Singapore • Purchase/lease/subscription of the IT solutions or equipment must be used in Singapore • Have a minimum of 30% local shareholding; with Company's • Group annual sales turnover less than S$100 million, OR less than 200 employers (for selected solutions only) | The maximum funding support level of up to 80% will be extended from 30 September 2021 to 31 March 2022. | Applications received after 31 March 2022 will be considered under the next financial year. | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-assistance/grants/for-local-companies/enterprise-development-grant/overview | The Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) helps Singapore companies grow and transform. This grant supports projects that help you upgrade your business, innovate or venture overseas, under three pillars: • Core Capabilities • Innovation and Productivity: Projects under Innovation and Productivity support companies that explore new areas of growth, or look for ways to enhance efficiency. These could include reviewing and redesigning workflow and processes. Companies could also tap into automation and technologies to make routine tasks more efficient. • Market Access | The grant funds qualifying project costs namely third party consultancy fees, software and equipment, and internal manpower cost. • Be a business entity registered and operating in Singapore • Have a minimum of 30% local shareholding • Be in a financially viable position to start and complete the project • Applications will be assessed by Enterprise Singapore based on project scope, project outcomes and competency of service provider. | The maximum support level of up to 80% will be extended from 30 September 2021 to 31 March 2022. | Not stated | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Startup SG Founder https://www.startupsg.gov.sg/programmes/4894/startup-sg-founder | Two tracks: The Startup SG Founder “Train” track and the Startup SG Founder “Start” track • "Train" track: Provides 3-month Venture Building (VB) programmes. It will provide support for sourcing innovation, commercialising these ideas into scalable businesses, getting product/solution validation from customers and finding capital. • "Start" track: teams of entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas can approach any Enterprise Singapore-appointed Accredited Mentor Partners (AMP) with their innovative business ideas. The AMPs will identify and recommend qualifying applicants for funding support. Upon successful application, the AMP will assist the startups with advice, learning programs and networking contacts. | Varies for the two tracks - visit site for details | "Start" track: Grant amount of S$50,000 over a 12-month grant period | Not stated | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Startup SG Tech https://www.startupsg.gov.sg/programmes/4897/startup-sg-tech | The Startup SG Tech grant fast-tracks the development of proprietary technology solutions, and catalyses the growth of startups based on proprietary technology and a scalable business model | Applicants should be startup companies • Registered for less than 5 years at time of grant application; • At least 30% local shareholdings; • Company’s group annual sales turnover is not more than $100 million or group employment size is not more than 200 workers; and • Core activities to be carried out in Singapore. Qualifying projects: • Project must either be a Proof-Of-Concept (POC) Project or Proof-Of-Value (POV) Project • Project should fall under one of the following areas: Advanced Manufacturing / Robotics, Biomedical Sciences and Healthcare, Clean Technology, Information & Communications Technologies, New Industries, Precision Engineering, Transport Engineering / Engineering Services, Food Science and Technology, Agritech | Grant cap for POC is $250,000 and POV at $500,000 | Companies may apply for POC or POV grants depending on the stage of development of the technology/concept. | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-assistance/grants/for-local-companies/market-readiness-assistance-grant | Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will receive an international boost with the Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) grant to help take your business overseas. | • Business entity is registered/incorporated in Singapore • New market entry criteria, i.e. target overseas country whereby the applicant has not exceeded S$100,000 in overseas sales in each of the last three preceding years • At least 30% local shareholding • Group Annual Sales Turnover of not more than S$100 million; OR Company's Group Employment Size of not more than 200 employees | Up to 70% of eligible costs, capped at S$100,000 per company per new market* from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023 that covers: • Overseas market promotion (capped at S$20,000) • Overseas business development (capped at S$50,000) • Overseas market set-up (capped at S$30,000) | Submit applications no earlier than six months of project start date | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Green Transport | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Land Transport Authority (LTA) https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en.html | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | GRANT | DESCRIPTION | CRITERIA | FUNDING | AVAILABILITY | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Land Transport Innovation Fund https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/industry_innovations/development_funds/land-transport-innovation-fund.html | The fund aims to facilitate innovation and technological advances in Singapore's land transport eco-system. It provides funding support for conceptual-stage research and pilot trials of innovative ideas. The project's objectives must support LTA's vision of 'A people-centred land transpot system' and falls into the following broad themes: Achieving the goals of Land Transport Master Plan 2020 (LTMP2040): • 20-Minute Towns & 45-Minute City • Transport for All • Healthy Live, Safer Journeys • Generating Operations & Cost Effectiveness • Generating Productivity Improvements | • Only Singapore-based organisations are eligible to apply. This includes, but it not limited to, Singapore-registered companies, tertiary institutions, and research institutions. • Applicants must use Singapore as a base to own, manage and exploits rights of all intellectual property that is developed. • Proposed project should be an original innovative idea not receiving funding from another public agency. | Co-funding of up to 90% the total project eligible costs | Not stated | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | EV Common Charger Grant (ECCG) https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/industry_innovations/technologies/electric_vehicles/ev_common_charger_grant.html | The ECCG encourages the installation of shared Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in non-landed private residences (NLPRs), such as condominiums and private apartment | • NLPRs are defined as private developments that include residential units, with the exception of landed properties, shophouses, hotels, hostels, serviced apartments, and workers’ dormitories. • The chargers must be installed in a common area that is accessible to the residents in the NLPR, and shared among residents for EV charging. • The ECCG may co-fund the installation of smart chargers for up to 1% of residential car park lots, rounded-up to the nearest whole number. • The ECCG is applicable only for Smart Chargers that have obtained a valid LNO issued by the EMA-LTA Interim-Joint-Panel. Visit site for more details | Covers three upfront cost components of charger installation: • Charging system (e.g. charger equipment); • Licensed electrical worker fees; and • Cabling and installation costs (subject to $1,000 cap). The ECCG will co-fund 50% of each of the above cost components, subject to the relevant cost component cap, and an overall cap of $4,000 per charger. GST paid on the cost components are not eligible for co-funding. | Applications for the ECCG open from 29 July 2021 and will be assessed on a first-come, first-served basis. The ECCG will be available until 31 December 2023, or until 2,000 chargers have been supported by co-funding | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) https://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/portal/home/maritime-companies/research-development/Funding-Schemes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | GRANT | DESCRIPTION | CRITERIA | FUNDING | AVAILABILITY | |||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Maritime Singapore Green Initiative https://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/portal/home/maritime-singapore/green-efforts/maritime-singapore-green-initiative https://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/wcm/connect/www/e9bb09e0-a605-4ec5-a499-539bfe54ce92/MSGI+Enhanced+%28print%29.pdf?MOD=AJPERES | Seeks to reduce the environmental impact of shipping and related activities and to promote clean and green shipping in Singapore and to promote decarbonisation of shipping. It is a comprehensive initiative comprising four programmes: • Green Ship Programme • Green Port Programme • Green Energy and Technology Programme • Green Awareness Programme | • Adoption of energy efficient • Ship designs exceeding EEDI • Adoption of LNG as a fuel • Adoption of fuel with lower carbon content than LNG • Adoption of both energy efficient ship designs exceeding EEDI and fuel with lower carbon content than LNG | Ships that qualify will enjoy a reduction of their Initial Registration Fees up to 75% and a rebate on their Annual Tonnage Tax up to 50%. | Until 31 December 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Maritime Innovation and Technology (MINT) Fund https://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/portal/home/maritime-companies/research-development/Funding-Schemes/mint-fund | The objectives of the fund are to: • Develop competitive edge for the port of Singapore (i.e. a world-class port and port services that are smarter, safer, more efficient and sustainable • Build up technological capabilities within our maritime industry in key niche areas; and • Transform the maritime sector into a highly productive and innovative cluster by leveraging leading-edge technologies. Three funding schemes: • MINT-Research & Development (MINT-RD) • MINT-Product Development (MINT-PD) • MINT-Startup Grant (MINT-STARTUP) Visit site for more details | MINT-PD and MINT-RD The applicant should be a company incorporated under the Companies Act (Cap 50) and operating in Singapore, with a minimum paid-up capital of 50% of the total project costs; or a classification society appointed as a Recognised Organisation under the Merchant Shipping (Authorised Organisations) Regulations. MINT-STARTUP • Completed PIER71 Accelerate Programme / partner acceleration programmes • Company in operation for <10 years • Group annual sales turnover not more than $100 mil OR group employment size not more than 200 workers • Presence incorported in Singapore • Paid-up capital of at least 30% grant amount • Tech development activities funded by grant should carry out in Singapore | MINT-Startup Grant (MINT-STARTUP): Start-ups that have completed the PIER71™ or other relevant maritime programmes from the Accelerator Partners of MPA in Singapore can apply for a grant of up to S$50,000 to pilot their projects. Promising start-ups looking to scale up their offerings or projects can also apply for a project grant of up to S$100,000. Email mint@mpa.gov.sg for more details | Not stated | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Energy Management | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Economic Development Board (EDB) https://www.edb.gov.sg/en/how-we-help/incentives-and-schemes.html | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | GRANT | DESCRIPTION | CRITERIA | FUNDING | AVAILABILITY | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Resource Efficiency Grant for Energy (REG(E)) https://www.edb.gov.sg/en/news-and-events/news/enhanced-industry-energy-efficiency-package.html https://www.e2singapore.gov.sg/programmes-and-grants/incentives/edb-incentives | Supports industrial facilities in the manufacturing sector to be more energy efficient, reduce carbon emissions and improve competitiveness. | • A Singapore-registered owner or operator • Group annual sales turnover of more than S$500 million • The facility undergoing the energy efficiency project must be sited in Singapore The project must achieve at least 500 tonnes per annum of carbon abatement. | Grant support for REG(E) will correspond to the amount of carbon abatement, up to the maximum cap of 50% of qualifying costs. | Ongoing | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | National Environment Agency (NEA) https://www.nea.gov.sg/programmes-grants/grants-and-awards | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | GRANT | DESCRIPTION | CRITERIA | FUNDING | AVAILABILITY | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Energy Efficiency Fund (E2F) https://www.nea.gov.sg/programmes-grants/grants-and-awards/energy-efficiency-fund https://www.e2singapore.gov.sg/programmes-and-grants/incentives/energy-efficiency-fund | The Energy Efficiency Fund (E2F) supports efforts of businesses with industrial facilities to improve energy efficiency (EE). It supports the following 5 areas: A) Resource Efficient Design of New Facilities and Major Expansions B) Energy Assessment of Existing Facilities C) Adoption of Energy Efficient Equipment Technologies D) Implementation of an Energy Management Information System E) Adoption of Water-cooled Chillers using Low - GWP Refrigerants | Singapore registered owner or operator of an existing or proposed industrial facility, partner of the Energy Efficiency National Partnership (EENP) programme. Please see the eligibility criteria for the 5 differents areas supported by the fund on the links provided. | • Resource Efficient Design of New Facilities or Major Expansions: Up to 50% or capped at S$600,000 for conducting design workshops for new facilities and major expansions. • Energy Assessment of Existing Facilities: Up to 50% of the qualifying costs, capped at S$200,000 over a 5-year period for any single facility. • Investment in Energy Efficient Technologies: Up to 50% of qualifying costs • Implementation of an Energy Management Information System: Up to 50% of qualifying costs, capped at S$250,000 per energy-intensive facility (i.e. consuming more than 54TJ of energy annually and registrable under the Energy Conservation Act); and S$125,000 for other facilities. • Adoption of water-cooled Chillers using Low-GWP Refrigerants: for chillers using refrigerants with GWP calue of 15 or lower. | Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to the availability of funds. Please email NEA_E2F@nea.gov.sg. | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Singapore Certified Energy Manager SCEM Programme & Training Grant. https://www.e2singapore.gov.sg/programmes-and-grants/incentives/singapore-certified-energy-manager-(scem)-programme-and-training-grant | The SCEM training grant is a co-funding scheme administered by Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) to develop local expertise and capability in professional energy management. The scheme targets engineers and managers who manage manufacturing facilities, or who provide energy consulting services. | • Be an employed Singaporean or PR. • Attain at least 80% attendance; • Meet the minimum set of entry requirements for the course(s) within the Programme; • Pass the examination by modular basis and attain full certification within 3 years; • Not receive any other funding from government sources in respect of the actual grant disbursed. | Co-funds part of the SCEM training cost (inclusive of one exam fee per module), at the professional level. | Ongoing | |||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Waste Management | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | National Environment Agency (NEA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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47 | 3R Fund https://www.nea.gov.sg/programmes-grants/grants-and-awards/3r-fund | The 3R Fund is a co-funding scheme to encourage organisations to reduce waste disposed of at NEA's incineration plants and disposal facilities through the implementation of waste minimisation and recycling projects. | • Any organisation in Singapore, including companies, non-profit organisations, non-government organisations, town councils, schools, institutions and managing bodies such as MCSTs can apply for the 3R Fund. • Projects must result in an increase in the quantity of solid waste recycled or a reduction in the quantity of solid waste generated. The minimum tonnage eligibility is 100 tonnes reduced, reused or recycled over the whole project duration. | Co-funds up to 80 per cent of qualifying costs, subject to a cap of $1 million per project or per applicant. Visit page for cost eligibility details. | Anytime of the year | |||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Water Technology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Public Utilities Board (PUB) https://www.pub.gov.sg/research/industrialwatersolutions/funding | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | GRANT | DESCRIPTION | CRITERIA | FUNDING | AVAILABILITY | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Living Lab (Water) https://www.pub.gov.sg/globalhydrohub/funding/livinglab | Living Lab (Water) aims to accelerate the commercialisation of new promising water technologies by incentivising their early adoption locally. | Singapore-registered businesses and organisations, in the public or private sector who are trying out the new technology (i.e. the technology adopter and technology provider) can apply for the grants to defray their costs of demonstrating the new water technology. | Supports costs arising from the projects such as manpower, training, equipment investment and professional services costs. Advance payment may also be provided to SMEs on a case-by-case basis. | Not stated | |||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Industrial Water Solutions Project Unit (IWSPU) https://www.pub.gov.sg/research/industrialwatersolutions/funding | Provides funding and technical support to facilitate the execution of approved projects in collaboration with industrial water users. The scope for exploration includes: • Water recycling and reuse opportunities • Use of alternative sources of water such as groundwater and seawater • Minimise water losses through cooling processes | • Companies with monthly water consumption (potable water/NEWater/industrial water) of more than 10,000 m3 as well as high-grade industrial water may be considered. • Project should yield at least 5-10% reduction of water consumption (potable water/NEWater/industrial water) to be assessed by PUB. • The proposed technology has been tested and proven to be viable, and can provide sufficient data to warrant a Pilot Demonstration Project. • Proposal should display a significant degree of innovation either in terms of technology or application in new or different industrial sectors. | Contact PUB_One@pub.gov.sg. for more details | Not stated | |||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Water Efficiency Fund https://www.pub.gov.sg/savewater/atwork/efficiencymeasures | The funding encourages organizations to seek out efficient and innovative ways to manage their water demand. The funding categories would cover all stages from exploratory to actual implementation and co-fund projects that would enable companies to conserve water and improve water efficiency in their premises. The fund categories: A) Water Efficiency Assessment B) Pilot Study C) Recycling / Use of alternate sources of water D) Adoption of Water Efficient Equipment E) Industrial Water Solutions Demonstration Fund (IWSDF) Visit site for details of each category | A) Premises with monthly water consumption of at least 1,000 m3. B and C) Premises with monthly water consumption of at least 1,000 m; at least 10% water savings OR annual water savings of at least 6,000 m3. D) Premises with minimum monthly water consumption1,2 of at least 1000 m3; annual water savings of at least 1,200 m3. E) Premises with monthly water consumption1 of at least 10,000 m3; at least 5% water reduction within the premises; the project should utilize emerging/ recently developed technology or an innovative application of existing technologies which has not been implemented in the industry. | Varies with each funding category - download Application Form on site for details | Not stated | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Food Technology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Singapore Food Agency (SFA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | GRANT | DESCRIPTION | CRITERIA | FUNDING | AVAILABILITY | |||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Agri-food Cluster Transformation (ACT) Fund https://www.sfa.gov.sg/food-farming/funding-schemes | The ACT Fund supports local farmers in their efforts to expand production capability, boost yield, raise productivity, sustainability and improve circularity of resource use. • Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) for Capability Upgrading (CU) • Innovation & Test-bedding (I&T) component • Technology Upscaling (TU) component | You need to: • Be a farm licensee of a Singapore-based farm with valid farm licence issued by SFA. For new farms, applicant must have obtained SFA’s approval for the proposed farming activity at the farm site • Secured a farm site for implementation of the proposed farming system. • Be free of unauthorised or illegal activities for the past 1 year from time of application. • Together with related company, if any, the applicant shall complete any ongoing approved projects co-funded by SFA before any fresh application will be considered. • Together with related company, if any, the applicant shall not exceed the maximum funding cap. | • Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) for Capability Upgrading (CU): Co-funding at 50% up to $50,000 per project • Innovation & Test-bedding (I&T) Component: Varies depending on farm type, visit site for details • Technology Upscaling (TU) Component: Varies depending on farm type, visit site for details • All ACT Fund projects under the ‘Innovation & Test-bedding’ and ‘Technology Upscaling’ components may be eligible for up to 30% cash advancement. | • Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) for Capability Upgrading (CU): 30 Apr 2021 to 31 Dec 2025 • Innovation (IN) component: 30 Apr 2021 to 31 Dec 2025, application closes twice per year on 31 Mar and 30 Sep • Test-bedding (TB) component: 30 Apr 2021 to 31 Dec 2025 • Technology Upscaling (TU) component: 30 Apr 2021 to 31 Dec 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Sustainable Finance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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61 | Sustainable Bond Grant Scheme https://www.mas.gov.sg/schemes-and-initiatives/sustainable-bond-grant-scheme | MAS' Sustainable Bond Grant Scheme encourages the issuance of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds in Singapore and is open to first-time and repeat issuers. Find out about scheme details, including qualifying criteria, eligible expenses and issuance process. | First time and repeat green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds. Issuers may apply for the grant multiple times. Visit site for more details. | Cap of $100,000 or 100% of the eligible expense per qualifying issuance | Valid till 31 May 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Green and Sustainability-Linked Loans Grant Scheme (GSLS) https://www.mas.gov.sg/schemes-and-initiatives/green-and-sustainability-linked-loans-grant | The GSLS aims to support corporates in accessing financing as they invest in green projects, and move towards more sustainable business models. The GSLS supports corporates of all sizes to obtain green and sustainable financing by defraying the expenses of engaging independent sustainability advisory and assessment service providers to validate the green and sustainability credentials of the loan. The grant also supports banks in developing green and sustainability-Linked Loan frameworks to make such financing more accessible to all corporates, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Two tracks: (A) Green & Sustainability-Linked Loans, and (B) Green & Sustainability-Linked Loan Frameworks | Please visit site for eligibility details as they are too lengthy to be placed here | Green & Sustainability-Linked Loans • Cap of S$100,000 per loan over a 3-year period Green & Sustainability-Linked Loan Framework • Frameworks for SMEs and inidivduals: 90% co-funding capped at S$180,000 of total costs, over a period of 3 years • Other frameworks: 60% co-funding capped at S$120,000 of total costs, over a period of 3 years | Until 31 December 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Community Impact | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) https://oursggrants.gov.sg/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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66 | Our Singapore Fund https://www.sg/oursingaporefund https://oursggrants.gov.sg/grants/osfprojectgrant/instruction | Supports meaningful projects by passionate Singaporeans to build national identity or meet social and community needs. | Singaporeans, registered societies, charities, trusts, co-operatives and companies | Successful applicants can receive up to 80% of supported project expenditure, capped at $20,000.00 | Our Singapore Fund is open for applications throughout the year. Applications should be submitted at least 8 weeks before the project start date. | |||||||||||||||||||||
67 | National Youth Council (NYC) https://www.nyc.gov.sg/en/initiatives/grants/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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69 | National Youth Fund (NYF) https://www.nyc.gov.sg/en/initiatives/grants/national-youth-fund | The NYF supports ground-up youth initiatives to champion community and social causes through partnerships with Youth Sector Organisations (YSO) including youth social enterprises, schools, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL) and other community partners. The NYF supports: • Youth Programmes • Capability Development • Youth Leadership Development • Research | • Youth or youth leaders who have a strong record of community involvement may apply. Applicants must be Singaporean or Singaporean Permanent Residents, aged 15 – 35 years. • Youth sector organisations (non-profit organisations whose core business focus is youth work or who run programmes for youth), youth social enterprises, schools and Institutes of Higher Learning (i.e. Institutes of Technical Education, Polytechnics and Universities. Visit site for more details | The NYF funds up to 80% of the total allowable project cost for each project by an organisation/school/IHL/individual youths. | The Youth Programmes/Capability Development (YPCD) grant will only be accepted during the thematic partnership/ grant call periods provided they fall within the specified themes and will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications for the NYF Youth Leadership Development and Research grants are open throughout the year. | |||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Seastainable Co. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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72 | Seastainable Grant https://www.seastainable.co/pages/apply-for-a-seastainable-grant | The Seastainable Project Grant aims to provide financial assistance to projects that aim to strengthen local communities in terms of sustainability and conservation, both locally and regionally. | Applicants from projects backed by NGOs, educational institutions, businesses, or even those spurred by the passion of volunteers are more than welcome to apply Applicants must • Be a part of a conservation/sustainability-focused project that aims to benefit local communities where the project takes place • Project must take place in ASEAN countries • Have clear and established project objectives, action plan, and timeline • Be aged between 16 to 35 years old | Not stated, contact sam@seastainable.co for queries | Not stated | |||||||||||||||||||||
73 | South East Community Development Council (CDC) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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75 | Sustainability Living Grant https://www.cdc.gov.sg/southeast/contentdetails/future-ready-suslivingse | The Sustainability Living Grant aims to empower community partners to take ownership of the environment and to facilitate growth plans in the Eco-space. The grant can support both new initiatives as well as ongoing initiatives that are looking to scale up current efforts, focusing on the following: • Reducing Waste • Conserving Energy and Water • Increasing Food Sustainability and • Preserving a Clean and Green Environment | For community partners. For more information, please contact Mr Muhd Izhar at muhd_Izhar_abubakar@pa.gov.sg | Supports green initiatives with up to $10,000 per environmental project | Not stated | |||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Grants to keep a lookout for/ Closed grants | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Building and Construction Authority (BCA) https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/buildsg-transformation-fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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79 | Built Environment Accelerate to Market Programme (BEAMP) https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/buildsg-transformation-fund/built-environment-accelerate-to-market-programme https://www.beamp.sg/ | Brings inventors and companies together to fast-track the innovation process to solve real world industry challenges such as: • Streamline construction delivery processes through Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD), Smart Assets, Maintainability and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) solutions • Advance construction technologies through robotic, Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials | Enterprise Singapore offers grant funding support for shortlisted and eligible local innovators. To qualify as local SMEs, the companies must fulfil the following criteria: • Registered and operating in Singapore • Have minimum of 30% local shareholding • Have group annual sales turnover of not more than S$100 million or group employment of not more than 200 employees | Innovators can receive the following funding of the qualifying project cost: • Local SMEs: Up to 70% • Local non-SMEs: Up to 50% Capped at S$30K for prototype development (phase 1) Capped at S250K for test-bed and project pilots. (phase 2) | Cycle 3 has ended - keep a lookout for Cycle 4 or fill up the form here: https://www.beamp.sg/future-cycles | |||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Cities of Tomorrow (CoT) R&D Programme https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/buildsg-transformation-fund/cities-of-tomorrow-cot-r-d-programme | CoT’s vision is to establish Singapore as a highly liveable, sustainable and resilient city of the future, as well as a vibrant urban solutions hub that features cutting-edge urban solutions. This programme aims to achieve the vision through the integrated development of R&D in 4 key verticals: • Advanced construction • Resilient Infrastructure • New Spaces • Greater Sustainability | Principal Investigators (PIs) from the following are eligible to apply for CoT: • Singapore-based Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) • Public sector agencies • Not-for-profit research laboratories • Companies and company-affiliated research laboratories /institutions • Collaboration with foreign organisations and experts in the capacity of Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), or as Collaborator is allowed. The lead PI who leads the research must be based in Singapore and the research work should be done in Singapore, unless expressly approved in writing. | • The CoT will support 100% of the approved qualifying direct costs of a project for Singapore-based IHLs, public sector agencies and not-for-profit hospitals and research laboratories. • Companies and company-affiliated research laboratories or institutions will qualify for up to 70 %of the approved qualifying direct costs of a project. | Grant calls are currently closed - grant calls will be launched via the Integrated Grant Management System (IGMS) | |||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Green Buildings Innovation Cluster (GBIC) Programme https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/buildsg-transformation-fund/green-buildings-innovation-cluster-gbic-programme | GBIC aims to accelerate the development and adoption of promising building energy efficient technologies and solutions, as part of efforts to drive the green building development in Singapore. | Varies per Scheme - please visit page | Co-funding for the demonstration of up to 70%, depending on the scale of the demonstration and the complexity of the technology/solution. | Currently no open calls - unsure if it will open again | |||||||||||||||||||||
82 | DBS Bank | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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84 | Social Enterprise Grant Programme https://www.dbs.com/foundation/featured/grant-programme | Supports social enterprises looking to scale up their business and social and/or environment impact in Asia. There is also a special "Zero Food Waste" category for businesses working towards Zero Food Waste, such as reducing food loss along the supply chain, managing food surplus or upcycling food waste. | • For-profit registered business entity with a presence in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia and Taiwan • Have a proven business model, a good market track record, and clear scale-up plans for the business • Have a committed social and/or environment mission and impact measurement framework | Grants between SGD 50,000 and SGD 250,000 | Exact dates for the 2022 iteration will be announced in due course | |||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Economic Development Board (EDB) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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87 | EDB’s Energy Efficiency Financing Programme https://www.e2singapore.gov.sg/DATA/0/docs/Incentives/EE%20Financing%20Pilot%20Programme2017.pdf | The EDB is piloting the programme to encourage the implementation of energy efficient projects in industrial and manufacturing facilities. EDB has partnered Sustainable Development Capital (SDCL) Asia to provide companies with upfront capital of project costs. | Benefits: • No upfront investment for the host • Enduring operating cost cavings • Asset upgrade and value uplift • Carbon emissions reductions • Highest performance standards • Savings cover the investment cost • Risk transfer | Not stated | Seems to be closed | |||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Land Transport Authority (LTA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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90 | Active Commute Grant https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/industry_innovations/development_funds/active_commute_grant.html | Improve the cycling commute, adequate End-of-Trip (EOT) facilities such as showers, lockers and drying stations at destinations are also important to provide a comfortable and convenient journey to work. | Development must have a majority (more than or equal to 50%) of the total GFA dedicated to: • Office; • Business Park; or • Light/General industrial use (under B1 land use definition according to URA Masterplan Written Statement) • For more details on eligibility criteria and items claimable under ACG, please refer to the ACG circular. | LTA will reimburse up to 80% of the construction costs of EOT facilities in offices, business parks and light/general industrial developments, up to a maximum of $80,000 per development. | The application period has closed, please check back the page for updates | |||||||||||||||||||||
91 | Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE): SG Eco Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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93 | SG Eco Fund https://www.sgeco.gov.sg/ | Announced in March 2020, the SG Eco Fund supports projects aiming to advance environmental sustainability in Singapore and involve the community. | Open to individual or groups of individuals and to organisations (companies, charities, NGOs…). Projects should address at least one area of environmental sustainability such as: climate change; energy; waste; water; food; nature and biodiversity; environmental pollution; or environmental public health. | The SG Eco Fund works on a co-funding basis. If the application is approved, the applicant may receive funding of up to 80% of the supportable cost items, subject to a maximum of S$1 million. | Grant call for 2021 has ended - please keep a lookout for the 2022 grant call period | |||||||||||||||||||||
94 | National Environment Agency (NEA) https://www.nea.gov.sg/programmes-grants/grants-and-awards | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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96 | Closing The Waste Loop Initiative https://www.nea.gov.sg/programmes-grants/grants-and-awards/closing-the-waste-loop-initiative | Supports Singapore’s efforts in working towards the Sustainable Singapore Blueprint’s vision of zero waste nation by encouraging collaborations between the academia and the private sector. | Please visit the site to view current grant projects, details and timelines | Please visit the site to view current grant projects, details and timelines | Grant calls closed on 25 Nov 2020 - keep a lookout on the site for new ones | |||||||||||||||||||||
97 | 3P Partnership Fund https://www.nea.gov.sg/programmes-grants/grants-and-awards/3r-fund#:~:text=The%203R%20Fund%20is%20a,waste%20minimisation%20and%20recycling%20projects (for reference; link does not work anymore) | The 3P Partnership Fund aims to encourage organisations and companies from the People, Private and Public (3P) sectors to work together to develop innovative and sustainable environmental initiatives that promote environmental ownership amongst the local community. | Any Singapore registered organisation or company. As a pre-requisite, applicants must involve at least one other partner from the 3P sectors (excluding NEA) in projects that focus on: • Grooming environment advocates and champions • Encouraging community participation in environmental activities • Increasing awareness on environmental issues | Works on a co-payment basis. First time application would receive no more than 60% of the supportable cost items. The quantum of funding percentage would be as indicated: • 60% for the supportable cost items for the first year. • 50% for the supportable cost items for the second year. • 40% for the supportable cost items for the third year. | Applications closed on 15 Nov 2020 - unsure if it will open again | |||||||||||||||||||||
98 | Call For Ideas Fund https://www.nea.gov.sg/programmes-grants/grants-and-awards/call-for-ideas-fund | The Call for Ideas Fund (CIF) provides co-funding for projects that seek to resolve environmental challenges and problems in the local community, and the development of mobile applications which enable open and easy access to environmental information so that the public can make informed choices and decisions in their daily lives. It comprises two tracks – the Active Citizenry Track and Mobile Applications Track. | The proposed project must: • Set down clear deliverables which aim to promote environmental ownership. • Involve at least one other partner from the 3P sector in organising the initiative, excluding NEA. • Support or contribute towards one or more NEA Strategic Outcomes: Strong Environmental Ownership, Close Community Partnership and Outreach, High Public Health Standards, Sustainable Waste and Resource Management, Energy Efficient and Low Carbon Society, Resilient Climate Change Preparedness, Timely and Reliable Weather Information, Conducive Learning Environment, in support of NEA or Sustainable Development targets. • Not for direct profits or commercial gain. Projects that are able to cover costs through sponsorships or other sources of income would not be eligible for the grant. | Works on a co-payment basis. A maximum of $20,000 or 80% of total project cost for supportable cost items (whichever is lower) | Applications closed on 15 Nov 2020 - unsure if it will open again | Applications closed 6 January 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
99 | Quieter Construction Innovation Fund https://www.nea.gov.sg/programmes-grants/grants-and-awards/quieter-construction-innovation-fund (for reference; link does not work anymore) | The Quieter Construction Innovation Fund (QCIF) is an incentive scheme to promote wider adoption of quieter construction equipment and innovative methods, in order to mitigate construction noise impact to the public so as to achieve a livable environment for all. | Must be a Singapore-registered company which is: • Operating at an existing or proposed construction or demolition site; or • Supplying construction equipment for an existing or proposed construction or demolition site. The abovementioned construction site must be located less than 150m from any hospital, home for the aged sick, residential building, or other noise-sensitive premises. | Please refer to the site as there are too many options to display here | Applications closed on 30 Sept 2020 - unsure if it will open again | |||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Call for Data-driven Environmental Services Operations https://www.nea.gov.sg/programmes-grants/grants-and-awards/call-for-data-driven-environmental-services-operations | The aim is to develop a digital platform for a seamless interpretation and analysis of data across formats to assist users to monitor conditions of their properties, improve service responses and optimise resource allocation in near real-time condition. The solution should translate to cost savings, improvement in productivity, service quality and performance for users. This Innovation Challenge is launched together with four problem owners (CapitaLand Limited, Keppel Land Limited, Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd and NTUC Club). | • Project lead(s) and members of the solver project teams must be identified and clearly indicated for each proposal. • Public researcher(s) from Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Research Institutes (RIs) may collaborate with enterprise(s) on these projects. Project teams should be enterprise-led. • Singapore-based enterprises can qualify for up to 70% funding support if development activities are performed in Singapore. This includes local SMEs/start-up, and foreign SMEs/startups based in Singapore | Up to $2 million is allocated to this Innovation Challenge. Of the $2 million, up to $1 million is allocated to support one or more selected enterprise(s) in solution development projects from Proof-Of-Concept (POC) / prototyping to pilot deployment. The remainder of up to $1 million is allocated to support adoption of solutions. | Applications closed on 6 Jan 2021 - unsure if it will open again | |||||||||||||||||||||