The Oscar fund by Temasek Foundation aims to help communities uplift the vulnerable and foster an environment of care through ground-up, self-help philanthropic initiatives by citizens and residents. This is an extension and expansion of the original Oscar@Sg Fund previously administered by Temasek Trust.

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• Residing in Singapore and above 18 years old

• Individual/Groups of Individuals

• Newly-registered non-profit organisations (less than 3 years)

• Further matching with other funding sources: up to S$50,000

The Fund invites you to submit proposals that have the potential to create an impact on (i) promoting bilingualism among pre-school children in pre-school, at home and in the community and (ii) the learning of our Mother Tongue Languages as living languages and a lifelong endeavour.​

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• Individual (Singaporean/PR), 
  Singapore-based organisations and institutions.

• Application Window: January and July of every year (At least 6 months before project commencement)

The National Youth Fund supports outstanding youth leaders pursuing training and development in reputable local and international platforms, so they can lead community initiatives or start positive social movements.

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• Singaporean/PR

• 15-35 years old

• Application period: At least 2 months before project commencement

The Presentation and Participation Grant supports the presentation of arts activities and works that express and enrich our artistic diversity, as well as increase arts appreciation and participation in Singapore.

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• Individuals: Singaporean/PR

• Registered organisations or societies

• Informal groups or collectives

• Application period: Open thrice a year 

NHB's Minor Project Grant aims to support a wide range of community heritage projects; these include programmes, events and exhibitions.

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• Individuals: Singaporean/PR, 18 years old and above and residing in Singapore

• Groups: Local registered organisations

• Application period: Open twice a year

SKM's Ground-Up Movement Funding grant encourages informal and self-organised groups to start or sustain their self-initiated voluntary projects on promoting the message of kindness to different communities or address more specific social issues.

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• All can apply

• Application period: At least 2 months before project commencement

CoLab4Good provides funding support and developmental opportunities for youth who aspire, as global citizens and future leaders, to make positive and meaningful impact in the community. 

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• Full-time NTU students or registered NTU student organisations

• At least 2 individuals or 2 student organisations

• Application period: At least 6 weeks before project commencement

SG Eco Fund hopes to enable our community to build a sustainable Singapore for both present and future generations.

Have an idea that supports environmental sustainability and engages or involves the community? Apply now!

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• Residing in Singapore and above 18 years old

• Individual (Singaporean/PR)

• Groups of Individuals (at least one Singaporean/PR)

• Singapore-registered organisations, including companies, charities, government and non-government organisations

Keen to raise awareness about kidney failure and related diseases?

Or desire to make life more manageable and hopeful for dialysis patients?

NKF’s seed funding programme seeks to support meaningful ground up initiatives, to catalyse positive change and meet the gaps in the community.

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• Singaporean/PR of all ages

• Application period: At least 8 weeks before project commencement

NEA’s Call for Ideas Fund supports 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.

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• Singaporean/PR

• Application period: At least 8 weeks before project commencement

• Grant call is currently closed

NCADA’s DrugFreeSG fund promotes ground-up anti-drug initiatives, and encourages advocates and community groups to take on a greater role in the fight against drug abuse, through the provision of funding support.

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• All can apply

• Application period: At least 3 months before project commencement

NHB's Heritage Project Grant aims to provide a higher level of support for projects with the potential to make a significant and lasting contribution to Singapore’s heritage scene. This grant also encourages a stronger and more sustained ground ownership of heritage projects.

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• Individuals: Singaporean/PR, 18 years old and above and residing in Singapore

• Groups: Local registered organisations

• Application period: Open twice a year

This grant seeks to partner social purpose organisation including groundup initiatives to support underprivileged children and youth to attain educational and vocational qualifications, as well as to develop their social emotional assets to enable them to have confidence in their own abilities and to be competent adults.

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• All can apply

• Application period: Starting Oct 2018

The Active Enabler Programme supports innovative, groundup/community oriented initiatives that encourage everyone to celebrate National Day through sports and demonstrate sports as a 'force for good'.​

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• 18 years old and above

• Application period: 23 Jul - 15 Aug 2021

The Groundup@Sg funding initiative is a partnership between The Majurity Trust and the Community Foundation of Singapore's Sayang Sayang Fund. If you are working on building capacity for your ground-up or are looking to trial new approaches in how you do your community work, this is the fund for you!

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• Residing in Singapore, 18 years old and above

• Initiative benefits local vulnerable communities

• Application period: TMT grants team will be in touch within 2 days of receiving your grant enquiry

Have a cool idea that can contribute to the community? The Young ChangeMakers Grant supports youth-initiated projects that benefit the Singapore community and society.

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• Singaporean/PR, residing in Singapore

• 15-35 years old

• Application period: At least 8 weeks before 1st Sat of the month of project commencement

Keen to support our Migrant Workers who are affected by COVID-19? 

The Majurity Trust invites you to take part in the Scaffold Fund, to build a more gracious and inclusive Singapore for them.

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• Residing in Singapore and above 18 years old

• Individuals

• Non-profits, social enterprises and ground-up groups 

• Organisations: registered with ACRA or ROS

• Grant call is currently closed

Our Singapore Fund has been created to support meaningful projects by passionate Singaporeans that build national identity or meet social and community needs.

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• Individuals: Singaporean/PR, 18 years old and above and residing in Singapore

• Groups: Registered organisations

• Application period: At least 8 weeks before project commencement

Are you the youth with a great idea for a project to spread kindness? We want to help you make it happen. At the Singapore Kindness Movement, we're always on the lookout for creative and clever ideas that will help make the world a better and kinder place. 

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• Students aged 14-26 years old

• Application period: At least 2 months before project commencement

The #OCBCCares Fund for the Environment commits S$100,000 annually to support ground-up initiatives that enhance environmental sustainability in Singapore.

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• All can apply

• Application period: Closed

The Lively Places Programme is a joint initiative by HDB and URA to better support community-led efforts in enlivening Singapore’s public spaces. Under this programme, you can organise activities in public spaces and streets that bring communities together, or create installations that enliven our public spaces.

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• Singaporean/PR

• Individual or Team, 17 years old and above