Healthier Dining Grant (HDG)
The Health Ambassador (HA) Grant serves as a seeding fund to encourage Health Ambassadors to initiate sustainable fitness interest groups in the community. It supports volunteer-led health promotion activities such as running groups, aerobics classes, and sports groups. The grant is specifically designed for HPB's volunteer Health Ambassador network and is NOT a business grant for commercial F&B operators. HPB's Health Ambassador network has been running since 2011, deploying trained volunteers across Singapore to promote healthy living in the community. ⚠️ NOTE: HPB website pages for this grant are currently returning errors as of February 2026 — programme may have been restructured.
Eligibility Criteria
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Must be a registered Health Ambassador with HPB
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Must have attended the HA Induction Programme and been deployed for at least one HPB event
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Each project team should have at least 2 Health Ambassadors
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Must not use funds to pay themselves or charge fees from participants
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Must not seek duplicate funding from other sources without HPB approval
How to Apply
1. Become a registered Health Ambassador first (https://www.hpb.gov.sg/health-ambassadors/join-us-as-health-ambassadors) 2. Complete HA Induction Programme and be deployed for at least one HPB event 3. Form a project team with at least 2 Health Ambassadors 4. Wait for periodic grant calls from HPB 5. Submit application during the open grant call period 6. Await approval notification
Claims and Disbursement
Reimbursement basis — grant awardees spend first, then claim back. Must demonstrate completion of minimum sessions and group size requirements with supporting documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This is a community volunteer grant for HPB's Health Ambassador network. It has limited relevance to commercial F&B businesses unless in a CSR/community health partnership context.
Visit https://www.hpb.gov.sg/health-ambassadors/join-us-as-health-ambassadors to register.
Running/brisk walking/cycling, group aerobics/strength training, and sports (e.g., soccer, badminton).
A minimum of 24 sessions per calendar year for all group types.
No. Grant awardees must not use the funds to pay themselves.
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