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Singapore Government Partnerships Office

SG Partnerships Fund - FAQs

We provide answers to common questions on the fund

Last updated 30 June 2026
1. What is this fund for?

The SG Partnerships Fund is a $50 million fund announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as part of Budget 2026, to further catalyse ground-up initiatives and help them build sustained capabilities and impact. 

2. What are the different tiers of the fund?

The fund's three-tier structure supports projects at different stages of development. The Seed tier enables quick activation of pilot or small-scale projects via a simplified application and approval process. The Sprout Tier is a great choice if your project aims to amplify impact and reach across various communities and groups over a longer duration. The Scale tier supports partners with high-impact initiatives that have demonstrated prior success and are ready to scale for sectoral impact.

Fund details

Tier 

Details 

Seed 

For individuals, ground-ups and Singapore-registered organisations with new ideas to pilot in their community.   

  • Up to $5,000   

  • Up to 100% of supportable programme costs   

  • Up to one-year implementation period  

  • Open for applications year-round   

Sprout 

For individuals, ground-ups and Singapore-registered organisations to grow their impact across communities and groups.  

  • Up to $50,000   

  • Up to 80% of supportable programme costs   

  • Up to two-year implementation period  

  • Apply when application cycle opens   

Scale

For Singapore-registered organisations to deliver large-scale sector-wide impact. 

  • Up to $1 million   

  • Up to 80% of supportable programme and organisational capacity costs   

  • Up to a three-year implementation period  

  • Apply when application cycle opens   

3. Where do I apply?

  • Sprout Tier (open Jan-Feb, Apr-May, Jul-Aug, Oct-Nov) 

4. Who can apply?

We welcome individuals, ground-ups, and Singapore-registered organisations to apply for the SG Partnerships Fund to support their community initiatives. Citizens will require either a SingPass or CorpPass to submit their application.

5. What type of initiatives can be supported?

The SG Partnerships Fund supports a wide range of community initiatives for community and social good in Singapore. These include initiatives that address community needs, and social causes that strengthen cohesion, as well as other areas that cut across domains and sectors. Such projects may include small community events and activities such as volunteering drives, workshops on health issues and collaborations with other community groups. The SG Partnerships Fund does not fund commercial projects. 

6. What project expenses can be covered, and how will the fund be administered?

The range of supportable and non-supportable project expenses varies across the different funding tiers.

Supportable and non-supportable project expenses

For the Seed and Sprout Tiers:

We can support a range of costs directly related to your project's implementation. These generally include:

  • Venue costs: Renting spaces for your project activities.

  • Catering and refreshment costs: Providing food and drinks for participants and volunteers during approved activities.

  • Marketing and publicity costs: Expenses for promoting your project, such as creating posters or digital materials.

  • Production, transport, project equipment, material, and logistics costs: Costs for materials used in your project, essential equipment rental or purchase, logistics, and transportation.

  • Licensing and legal fees: Necessary permits or legal fees directly tied to your project.

  • Professional service fees and honorariums: Payments to external consultants, facilitators, or trainers for specific project expertise.

  • Insurance costs: Premiums for insurance directly related to your project's activities.

  • Volunteer costs: Reimbursement for volunteer-related expenses.

The following cost items are generally not eligible for funding:

  • Start-up, operating, and capital costs: This includes general staff salaries and benefits, purchasing general office assets (like furniture or computers not dedicated solely to the project), and ongoing organisational expenses (like general office rent or utilities).

  • Prizes and incentives: Cash prizes or vouchers given as awards or incentives.

  • Overseas travel and accommodation costs: Expenses related to international travel for project personnel or visitors.

For the Scale Tier:

The SGPF can support a range of costs directly related to your project's implementation, including:

  • Venue cost

  • Catering and refreshment costs

  • Marketing and publicity costs

  • Production, transport, project equipment, material, and logistics costs

  • Licensing and legal fees

  • Professional service fees and honorariums

  • Insurance costs

  • Volunteer costs

On top of that, the Scale tier also supports organisational capacity costs, including staff salaries and benefits for project-dedicated staff, training costs, and audit and impact evaluation costs. Projects aiming to utilise the SGPF for organisational capacity costs must demonstrate clear and justifiable plans on how they will grow organisational capabilities as well as a realistic budget allocation.

All programme and organisational capacity costs will be carefully assessed. Applicants must present a realistic and well-justified budget allocation that reflects cost reasonableness and is aligned with prevailing market rates.

The SGPF reserves the right to approve or reject any application at its sole discretion.

The fund generally does not cover start-up, operating, and capital costs (such as general staff salaries and benefits not related to the project, purchasing general office assets not dedicated solely to the project, and ongoing organisational expenses like general office rent or utilities); cash prizes or vouchers given as awards or incentives; and expenses related to international travel for project personnel or visitors.

7. What's the application process and timeline for disbursement?

Eligible applicants can submit applications through the OurSG Grants Portal using Singpass or CorpPass, together with the project budget template and supporting documents. Applications will be screened for eligibility and assessed against the tiers’ criteria. Applicants will be notified of outcomes within 4 weeks for Seed tier, 8 weeks for Sprout, and about 5 to 7 months for Scale from the point of submission. Upon approval, applicants must accept the Letter of Award before the first tranche of funding is disbursed for project commencement.   

8. Where can I find updates about the fund?

You can find updates about the fund here (www.sgpo.gov.sg/sgpf) and on our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages. 

9. How many times can a citizen apply for the grant?

Citizens can only tap on the Seed tier no more than three times for similar iterations for the project and twice for Sprout tier. This is to ensure that funding can continue to support other citizens as well.

10. Who should I contact if I have questions about the fund?

For enquiries about the SG Partnerships Fund, the public can get in touch with the Singapore Government Partnerships Office at www.sgpo.gov.sg/contact-us.

11. Where can I find the eligibility criteria for the different SG Partnerships Fund tiers?

While the specific criteria will vary depending on whether you are applying for the Seed, Sprout, or Scale tier, the SG Partnerships Fund (SGPF) generally supports projects that meaningfully engage citizens and drive positive social change in Singapore.   

For the exact eligibility details, funding caps, and requirements specific to each tier, please visit the Grants Portal application pages for Seed, Sprout and Scale tiers.  

12. What does "scaling across communities and groups" mean for the Sprout tier?

For the Sprout tier, scaling refers to expanding a project's reach beyond working with a single group or at a single location. Projects should aim to engage and make broader impact on multiple communities, community partners, or stakeholder groups.

13. What is the co-funding requirement of Sprout and Scale tiers and how flexible is it? 

The Sprout and Scale tiers require 20% co-funding from applicants. This co-funding can come from various sources including donations or earned revenue. Please note that total Government funding must not exceed 80% of total qualifying project costs.

14. Beyond funding, what other support can SGPO provide?

SGPO is committed to working with individuals, ground-ups and Singapore-registered organisation to help realise their projects. We offer project guidance, funding connections, volunteer networks, and learning opportunities to support your not-for-profit initiatives in Singapore.

15. Does SGPF support youth and parent-led initiatives?

Yes, the SGPF is designed to remain accessible and encourage a broad range of initiatives that lead to positive change for our communities, including those led by youth and parents. The fund also complements existing schemes such as the National Youth Council's Young ChangeMakers Grant and the National Youth Fund.