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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.<ul><li>Residing in Singapore and above 18 years old</li><li>Individual/Groups of Individuals</li><li>Newly-registered non-profit organisations (less than 3 years)</li><li>Further matching with other funding sources: up to S$50,000</li></ul>

Temasek Foundation

OSCAR FUND

Looking for funds to kickstart or sustain your groundup journey? Check out the various grants that are being offered and apply for the one most suitable for your project!

Grants

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NCSS' 4ST Partnership Fund aims to mobilise the sector to develop solutions that promote innovation, collaboration and empowerment, with the end outcome of improving the quality of life of service users - including Families, Children and Youth, Persons with Mental Health Conditions, amongst others.<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>For Seed Funding: Ground-up groups/ Individuals will need to collaborate with another individual/ Social Service Agency (SSA)/ Social Enterprise (SE)/ Ground-up group to submit an application.</li><li>For Grow Funding: The lead applicant must be an NCSS member with IPC status. Ground-up groups/ Individuals can be a co-applicant of the programme.</li></ul>

National Council of Social Service

4ST Partnership Fund

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Groundup

SKM's Ground-Up Movement&nbsp;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.<ul><li>All can apply</li><li>Application period: At least 2 months before project commencement</li></ul>

Singapore Kindness Movement

GROUND-UP MOVEMENT FUNDING

Are you&nbsp;a&nbsp;youth with a great idea for a project to spread kindness? We want to help you make it happen. At the Singapore Kindness Movement,&nbsp;we're always on the lookout for creative and clever ideas that will help make the world a better and kinder place.&nbsp;<ul><li>Students aged&nbsp;14-26 years old</li><li>Application period: At least 2 months&nbsp;before project commencement</li></ul>

SEED KINDNESS FUND

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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.​<ul><li>Singaporean/PR, residing in Singapore</li><li>15-35 years old</li><li>Application period: At least 8 weeks before 1st Sat of the month of project commencement&nbsp;</li></ul>

National Youth Council

YOUNG CHANGEMAKERS GRANT

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The&nbsp;National Youth Fund&nbsp;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.<ul><li>Singaporean/PR</li><li>15-35 years old</li><li>Application period: At least 2 months before project commencement</li></ul>

NATIONAL YOUTH FUND (YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT)

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Our Singapore Fund has been created to support meaningful projects by passionate Singaporeans that build national identity or meet social and community needs.​<ul><li>Individuals: Singaporean/PR,&nbsp;18 years old and above&nbsp;and residing in Singapore</li><li>Groups: Registered organisations</li><li>Application period: At least 8 weeks before project commencement</li></ul>

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

OUR SINGAPORE FUND

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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.<ul><li>Individuals: Singaporean/PR</li><li>Registered organisations or societies</li><li>Informal groups or collectives</li><li>Application period: Open thrice a year</li></ul>

National Arts Council

PRESENTATION AND PARTICIPATION GRANT (GENERAL)

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NHB's Minor Project Grant aims to support a wide range of community heritage projects; these include programmes, events and exhibitions.<ul><li>Individuals: Singaporean/PR,&nbsp;18 years old and above&nbsp;and residing in Singapore</li><li>Groups: Local registered organisations</li><li>Application period: Open twice a year</li></ul>

National Heritage Board

MINOR PROJECT GRANT

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.<ul><li>Individuals: Singaporean/PR,&nbsp;18 years old and above&nbsp;and residing in Singapore</li><li>Groups: Local registered organisations</li><li>Application period: Open twice a year</li></ul>

MAJOR PROJECT GRANT

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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!

Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

SG ECO FUND

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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.​<ul><li>Individual (Singaporean/PR),&nbsp; Singapore-based organisations and institutions.</li><li>Application Window: January and July of every year (At least 6 months before project commencement)</li></ul>

Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

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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.<ul><li>Singaporean/PR of all ages</li><li>Application period: At least 8 weeks before project commencement</li></ul>

The National Kidney Foundation

KIDNEY WE CARE MOVEMENT 

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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.<ul><li>All can apply</li><li>Application period: At least 3 months before project commencement</li></ul>

National Council Against Drug Abuse

DRUGFREESG FUND

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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.&nbsp;<ul><li>Full-time NTU students or registered NTU student organisations</li><li>At least 2&nbsp;individuals or 2 student organisations</li><li>Application period: At least 6 weeks before project commencement</li></ul>

Nanyang Technological University

COLAB4GOOD FUND

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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.​<ul><li>Singaporean/PR</li><li>Individual or Team, 17 years old and above</li></ul>

Housing & Development Board

LIVELY PLACES PROGRAMME

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Have a project idea that will make a&nbsp; difference in the lives of vulnerable communities, and promote community bonding and humanitarian values?RLAF is offering funding support to innovative efforts and initiatives of groups and institutions, that will help the foundation realise its objectives.​<ul><li>Singapore-registered organisations and institutions.</li><li>Application period: March, June, September and December (Project start date is at least 3 months before date of submission)</li></ul>

Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation

RLAF GRANT

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Bagus Member

The Community Integration Fund supports ground-up projects that create opportunities for locals and foreigners to interact and better understand each other, as well as help newcomers better adapt to Singapore society, norms and values.​<ul><li>All can apply through registered organisations</li><li>Application period: At least 6&nbsp;weeks before project commencement</li></ul>

National Integration Council

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION FUND

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