Grants
List of Grants
3R Fund
The 3R Fund supports companies and organisations registered in Singapore to implement programmes and initiatives to minimise solid waste.
Accessibility Fund
Building owners can receive up to 80% support for upgrading their existing buildings with essential accessibility features.
Agriculture Productivity Fund (APF)
The APF supports local farmers in their efforts to expand production capability, boost yield and raise productivity. The APF is available for food farms with valid SFA farm licence.
Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA) Grant
The AIDA grant supports projects that demonstrate adoption of AI & DA techniques that achieve business objectives of strategy & decision making with workforce impact, as well as applied research projects in AI and DA for Singapore’s financial sector.
Asian Financial Leaders Scheme (AFLS)
The AFLS initiative helps FIs defray part of the costs incurred in sending promising C-1/C-2 Singaporean finance professionals on eligible leadership programmes.
Aviation Development Fund (ADF)
The Aviation Development Fund (ADF) supports the development and growth of the aviation industry in Singapore, with focus on raising airport productivity, building capabilities, and developing manpower.
Business Events in Singapore (BEiS)
The BEiS scheme seeks to encourage the business events industry to anchor and grow quality events as well as catalyse the innovation of new content.
Business Improvement Fund (BIF)
The BIF aims to encourage technology innovation and adoption, redesign of business model and processes in the tourism sector to improve productivity and competitiveness.
Capability Transfer Programme (CTP)
Get funding support for developing and acquiring new capabilities from foreign specialists.
Career Trial
Allows companies to assess jobseekers’ job fit through a short-term trial, before formal employment. Government will provide training allowance to the jobseekers for the trial period (up to 3 months).
Citrep+
Build ICT technical skills for your employees in areas such as cyber security, data analytics, network and infrastructure and software development. Funding support of up to 90%.
Co-Creation Grant
With up to $30,000 funding support, this grant supports software developers to develop innovative solutions that integrates tax seamlessly into digital solutions used by taxpayers and/or harnesses IRAS’ APIs.
Company-Led Training (CLT) Programme
CLT accelerates professional development through on-the-job training programme for fresh to mid-level professionals acquiring competencies for jobs in demand by industry, especially the Digital Economy sector.
Construction Support Package - Support for SMOs’ salaries
This grant co-funds the salaries of Safe Management Officers (SMOs) who need to be deployed to ensure that safe management measures are implemented at construction worksites.
Cruise Development Fund (CDF)
The CDF supports cruise industry players such as cruise lines, travel agents, charterers and trainers in activities that will build strong consumer demand for cruises from Singapore.
Design Thinking Business Transformation Programme
The programme aims to support companies in their business transformation and innovation capabilities. Companies will be trained in the design thinking process with mentoring sessions over the six-month programme.
Digital Acceleration Grant (DAG) - Industry Pilot
DAG scheme supports joint projects by multiple Singapore-based FIs to customise an existing solution with a solution provider, to improve productivity, strengthen operational resilience, manage risks better, and serve customers better.
Digital Acceleration Grant (DAG) - Institution Project
DAG scheme supports Singapore-based FIs and Fintech firms adopt digital solutions to improve productivity, strengthen operational resilience, manage risks better, and serve customers better.
Digital Resilience Bonus
The Digital Resilience Bonus aims to uplift the digital capabilities of a broad-base of enterprises. Eligible Food Services and Retail enterprises can receive up to $10,000 one-time cash payouts when they adopt pre-defined categories of solutions.
Employment Support for Ex-Offenders
This programme supports companies to tap on ex-offenders as an alternative pool of trained and skilled workers.
Employment Support for Persons with Disabilities
Hire, train and integrate Persons with Disabilities into the workforce. Receive course fee subsidies of up to 90% for SG Enable’s list of curated training courses.
Energy Efficiency Fund (E2F)
E2F supports companies in the industry sector in becoming more energy efficient. NEA provides funding support of up to 50% of qualifying costs.
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
The ETSS offers higher course fee grant of up to 90% of the course fees and absentee payroll funding of 80% of basic hourly salary at a higher cap of $7.50 per hour for SMEs signing up for SSG-supported courses.
Enhanced Training Support Package (ETSP)
The ETSP is a time-limited scheme to cover up to 90% course fee funding (for selected sectors) and up to $7.50/hr absentee payroll funding for selected sector-specific traning programmes by SSG-appointed training partners for courses starting before 1 Jan 2022.
Enterprise Development Grant (EDG)
The EDG helps Singapore companies grow and transform. This grant supports projects that help you upgrade your business, innovate or venture overseas. Receive up to 70% support for eligible costs. (up to 80% from 1 April - 31 March 2022)
Enterprise Leadership for Transformation
The ELT is a one-year programme that supports business leaders of promising SMEs to develop business growth capabilities. Successful applications will qualify for up to 90% co-funding of programme fees.
E-Waste Fund
The National Voluntary Partnership (NVP) for E-waste Recycling Funding Scheme is designed to encourage companies to design, implement and/or expand voluntary programmes to increase e-waste recycling awareness and provide convenient recycling services for the public.
Experience Step-Up Fund (ESF)
The ESF supports development and enhancement of tourism experiences that increase the attractiveness of Singapore to visitors, improving overall visitor experience and satisfaction in Singapore.
Finance Associate Management Scheme (FAMS)
The FAMS helps FIs defray part of the costs incurred in the hiring of Singapore citizen staff who would be trained under their structured management/functional programmes.
Financial Sector Technology and Innovation (FSTI) Scheme - FI project track
The FSTI scheme supports Singapore-based FIs to catalyse innovative ideas and market solutions to advance the competitiveness of the financial institution and the sector.
Financial Sector Technology and Innovation (FSTI) Scheme - Industry-wide Technological Infrastructure or Utility
The Industry-wide Projects track seeks to build industry-wide technological/utility infrastructure and/or improve efficiency and boost productivity in the financial services sector.
Financial Specialist Scholarship (FSS)
The FSS will co-fund with FIs to send their promising Singaporean professionals for postgraduate study in: Specialised Finance, Finance, applied finance or financial economics, Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Technology and Data Science.
Financial Training Scheme (FTS)
The FTS provides funding for financial sector-specific training programmes which are recognized under FTS, with a grant cap of $2,000 per participant per programme.
GoCloud
Supports local ICT SMEs to transform traditional software architecture and development practices to Cloud-Native applications, so that they can be more agile, flexible and scalable
GoSecure
GoSecure is designed to increase the cybersecurity capabilities of our local ICT companies and improve their product security posture.
Grant for Equity Market Singapore (GEMS) - Listing
GEMS (listing) helps to encourage potential issuers to list on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) by co-funding part of the eligible listing expenses.
Grant for Equity Market Singapore (GEMS) - Research Initiative
The Research Initiative Grant is earmarked to fund crowd-sourced initiatives that will propel the development of Singapore’s equity research ecosystem.
Grant for Equity Market Singapore (GEMS) - Research Talent Development
GEMS (research) encourage FIs based in Sg to hire equity research professionals by co-funding hiring costs of equity research analysts.
Grant for Low-GWP Refrigerant Chillers
This grant encourages companies to make an early switch to water-cooled chillers using lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants
Grow Digital
SMEs that are ready to sell overseas can receive funding support when they participate in pre-approved Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) e-commerce platforms with global or regional reach.
Healthier Dining Grant
The Healthier Dining Grant is a funding scheme which empowers Healthier Dining Programme Partners to promote healthier menu options.
Healthier Dining Innovation Grant (HDI)
HDI is a funding scheme of up to $5,000 for F&B operators to take their first step towards capability upgrading in 4 areas: R&D, Purchase of Healthier Ingredients, Culinary Training, and Recipe Reformulation.
Healthier Ingredient Development Scheme (HIDS)
HIDS incentivises food ingredient manufacturers/suppliers to develop greater varieties of healthier ingredients, and to promote their adoption among F&B businesses and consumers. The scheme funds up to 80% qualifying project costs, cap at $500,000.
Healthier Ingredient Promotion Scheme (HIPS)
HIPS incentivises food ingredient manufacturers/suppliers to promote the adoption of healthier ingredients, among F&B businesses and consumers. The scheme funds up to 80% qualifying project costs, cap at $300,000.
iBuildSG Building Specialist Sponsorship (BSS)
Industry firms can co-sponsor suitable candidates with BCA and engage talents to join your firms through the iBuildSG Scholarship and Sponsorship Programmes. BCA could co-sponsor approximately 80% of the training.
iBuildSG Building Specialist Sponsorship (Crane & Operations)
Industry firms can co-sponsor suitable candidates with BCA and engage talents to join your firm through the iBuildSG Scholarship and Sponsorship Programmes. BCA could co-sponsor approximately 80% of the course fee.
iBuildSG Diploma Scholarship/Sponsorship (full-time)
Industry firms can co-sponsor suitable candidates with BCA and engage talents to join your firms through the iBuildSG Scholarship and Sponsorship Programmes. BCA could co-sponsor approximately 70% of the award.
iBuildSG Diploma Sponsorship (part-time)
Industry firms can co-sponsor suitable candidates with BCA and engage talents to join your firms through the iBuildSG Scholarship and Sponsorship Programmes. BCA could co-sponsor up to 70% of the award.
iBuildSG ITE Scholarship (full-time)
Industry firms can co-sponsor suitable candidates with BCA and engage talents to join your firms through the iBuildSG Scholarship and Sponsorship Programmes. BCA could co-sponsor approximately 80% of the award.
iBuildSG Postgraduate Sponsorship (for part-time degree)
Industry firms can co-sponsor suitable candidates with BCA and engage talents to join your firms through the iBuildSG Scholarship and Sponsorship Programmes. BCA could co-sponsor up to 70% of the award.
iBuildSG Undergraduate Sponsorship Programme (Part-Time)
Industry firms can co-sponsor suitable candidates with BCA and engage talents to join your firms through the iBuildSG Scholarship and Sponsorship Programmes. BCA could co-sponsor up to 70% of the award.
iBuildSG Undergraduate Scholarship/Sponsorship (full-time)
Industry firms can co-sponsor suitable candidates with BCA and engage talents to join your firms through the iBuildSG Scholarship and Sponsorship Programmes. BCA could co-sponsor approximately 70% of the award.
Industry 4.0 Human Capital Initiative (IHCI) Enabler Programme
With up to 90% funding support, the IHCI Enabler is an 8-week programme that focuses on helping companies get started on Industry 4.0 transformation and optimise returns with effective human capital management.
Innovative Smart Estate Trial Solutions
This grant is for solution providers to develop new technologies or use cases in areas of enhancing smart environment, experiences and living. IMDA will co-fund up to 50% of project costs for Singapore technology providers that leverage on digital solutions such as AI and data analytics to generate insights, formulate strategies and make decisions. Technologies could include machine learning, crowd or tenant analysis, unmanned stores, predictive maintenance and operations. IMDA and the industry (challenge statement owners) will evaluate the proposals submitted from the tech solution providers, and the POCs will be tested at live trial sites provided by the industry.
Institute of Banking and Finance Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS)
The IBF-STS provides funding for programmes accredited under the IBF standards, with a grant cap of $7,000 per participant per programme.
International Postings Programme (iPOST)
The iPOST initiative helps FIs defray part of the costs incurred in sending Singapore citizen staff on global and regional attachments or postings.
Internationalisation Skills (iSkills) Talent Development Programme
(iSkills) Talent Development Programme is customised for both junior and senior internationalisers. Participating businesses can expect overseas immersion and a final project.
Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI)
The Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI) was announced on 17 Aug 2020 to encourage employers to accelerate their hiring of local workforce from September 2020 to February 2021 (inclusive), so as to create good and long-term jobs for locals. The JGI will provide one year of salary support from the point of hire for each new local hire by employers that managed to increase their local workforce from September 2020 to February 2021 (inclusive). It was enhanced in 5 Oct and 15 Oct to provide higher tier of support to persons-with-disabilities and ex-offenders, respectively.
To be eligible for the JGI, firms must have increased their local workforce, as compared to Aug 2020. This must be accompanied by an increase in local workforce earning at least $1,400 a month, as compared to Aug 2020.
Job Support Scheme (JSS) Extension for employers in Tier 1 and 2 sectors
No application is required. Receive 25% to 75% of the first $4,600 of gross monthly wages paid to each local employee. The cash grant will be automatically computed based on mandatory CPF contribution data.
Kickstart Fund (KF)
The KF supports the creation and test-bedding of innovative lifestyle concepts and events with strong tourism potential and scalability, adding to existing tourism software and enhancing the vibrancy in Singapore.
Leisure Events Fund (LEF)
The LEF supports the development of world-class, differentiated, celebrated leisure event experiences in Singapore, to delivery key tourism outcomes and establish Singapore as one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
Local Enterprise and Association Development (LEAD) Programme
TACs keen to drive capability development and internationalisation projects can tap on LEAD programme. LEAD supports up to 70% of eligible costs for qualifying projects.
Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant
SMEs looking to take their business overseas can receive up to 70% support for eligible costs with the MRA grant from 1 April 2020 - 31 March 2023. (up to 80% from 1 April - 31 March 2022).
Multichannel E-commerce Platform (MEP) Programme
This programme connects SMEs to MEP solution providers, which will help to list and sell products on multiple overseas e-marketplaces. Eligible SMEs will receive a one-time support-70% of eligible costs for a year.
New Talent Feature Grant (NTFG)
The NTFG helps first and second-time directors to launch their careers by providing support of up to $250,000 or 100% for their feature film’s qualifying costs. Feature files should be 70 minutes or longer.
Operation & Technology Roadmap (OTR)
Development of technology roadmaps to map out priorities that are aligned to businesses’ strategies and developmental plans. Eligible SMEs may receive up to 70% funding support.
Operations Management Innovation Programme (OMNI)
OMNI is a joint initiative between SIMTech and SSG to train in-house champions to systematically integrate business, operation management and productivity improvement through the OMNI methodology.
Part-Time Re-employment Grant (PTRG)
Provides funding support to companies that voluntarily commit to providing part-time re-employment to all eligible seniors who request for it.
P-Max
Funding support for SMEs to better recruit, manage and retain newly-hired local PMETs.
P-Max for Older Workers
Funding support for SMEs to better recruit, manage and retain newly-hired Singapore Citizen PMETs who are aged 50 years & above.
P-Max Lite
Funding support for SMEs to learn and improve their HR practices within the organisation.
Power Systems Competitive Research and Test-bedding (CRT) Funding Initiatives
EMA rolls out competitive grant calls to catalyse applied research and development (R&D) of innovative technologies and solutions. This aims to address industry-relevant challenges and opportunities in the energy sector that lead to long-term solutions for Singapore’s energy challenges.
The Power Systems CRT Funding Initiatives support competitive R&D grant call projects and test-beds in the three areas of power utilities, energy storage and smart grids that will meet Singapore’s energy needs.
Production Assistance
Provides funding for productions with original IPs that highlight Singapore talents in credited roles, infuse data or digital technologies into content for distribution on new or digital platforms.
Productivity Innovation Project (PIP)
Construction related companies can defray the cost of technology adoption aimed to help reduce site workers or improve site productivity.
Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG)
The PSG supports businesses in the adoption of productivity solutions. Businesses can choose from a list of pre-scoped solutions and receive up to 80% funding support for eligible costs from 1 April 2020 - 31 March 2022.
Proof-of-Concept (POC) Grant
The POC grant supports up to 50% of qualifying costs for projects which aim to develop a novel concept of resolving industry-wide problems, using technology or business processes. Maximum support of up to $200,000.
Resource Efficiency Grant for Energy
REG(E) encourages companies in the Industry sector to implement projects that lead to meaningful carbon abatement outcomes.
Research Innovation, Enterprise and Development
EMA rolls out competitive grant calls which aims to address industry-relevant challenges and opportunities in the energy sector.
Senior Employment Credit
The Senior Employment Credit provides a wage offset to employers who employ older Singaporean workers.
Senior Worker Early Adopter Grant (SWEAG)
Provides funding support to companies that increase their own retirement and re-employment ages ahead of the legislated changes.
Service Industry Transformation Programme (SITP)
This programme aims to support lifestyle sector enterprises in their transformation efforts and to uplift organisational capabilities in innovation, job redesign and manpower planning.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
The SFEC aims to encourage employers to invest in both enterprise and workforce transformation. Eligible employers will receive $10,000 credit to cover up to 90% out-of-pocket expenses on qualifying costs.
SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes (WSPs)
Businesses can groom and hire fresh talent through Work-Study Programmes across Certificate, Diploma, Post-Diploma, and Degree levels. Businesses will jointly design and deliver with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and appointed private providers.
Smart Facilities Management Proof-of-Concept Grant (Smart FM POC Grant)
The Smart FM POC Grant is aims to showcase the potential benefits and establish a business case for the next phase of industry transformation towards integrated and aggregated smart FM.
Southeast Asia Co-Production Grant (SCPG)
The SCPG encourages film talent in Singapore and SEA region to jointly produce quality feature files by providing support of up to $250,000 or 50% of qualifying costs. Feature files should be 70 minutes or longer.
Special Situation Fund for Startups (SSFS)
Provide financing support for promising startups based in Singapore, by investing private sector co-investors on a 1:1 basis.
Start Digital
SMEs that are new to using digital technology can take up any 2 digital solutions, at no cost for at least 6 months within a minimum 18-month contract period, from supportable categories.
Start up SG Equity
The government will co-invest with qualified 3rd party investors into eligible Singapore-based technology startups with IP and global market potential.
Startup SG Founder
Startup SG Founder provides mentorship and startup capital grant of S$30,000 to first-time entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas. Startups are required to commit S$10,000 as co-matching fund to the grant.
Startup SG Tech
Startup SG Tech supports Proof-of-Concept (POC) and Proof-of-Value (POV) for commercialisation of innovative technologies.
Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading (T-Up)
Get access to talents from A*STAR’s Research Institutes and build in-house R&D capabilities.
Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF)
The TPDF supports the creation, development of new tourism products and/or major rejuvenation of existing tourism products to increase Singapore destination attractiveness to visitors.
Training Industry Professionals in Tourism (TIP-iT)
TIP-iT supports tourism companies in employee upgrading and talent and leadership development.
Wage Credit Scheme
No application is required. The government provides co-funding of wage increments for Singaporean employees earning a gross monthly wage of up to $5,000.
Water Efficiency Fund (WEF)
WEF provides funding to local non-domestic water users to enable them to improve water efficiency through water efficiency assessment, pilot study, recycling, adoption of water efficient equipment & industrial water solution demonstration projects.
Workforce Training and Upgrading
BCA co-funds up to 90% of selected training courses and skills assessments for firms in the built environment sector, with the aim of improving the capability of the workforce.