Productive Hawker Centres (PHC) Programme
The Productive Hawker Centres (PHC) programme aims to increase productivity at hawker centres by subsidising the adoption of centralised dishwashing (CDW) services with common crockery. The CDW initiative eliminates the need for manual washing by individual stallholders, allowing them to focus on their core food preparation business. In 2023, the programme was broadened to include the Cleaning Process Automation (CPA) scheme, which co-funds the deployment of cleaning automation solutions at hawker centres that have already implemented CDW. The PHC programme is a centre-level initiative — individual stallholders do not apply directly.
Eligibility Criteria
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CDW Subsidy: Available to stallholders at hawker centres that adopt centralised dishwashing with common crockery
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CPA Scheme: Must be a table-cleaning or CDW contractor at a qualifying hawker centre
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The hawker centre must have already implemented CDW under the PHC programme (for CPA)
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Applicable to both NEA-managed and socially-conscious enterprise hawker centres (SEHCs)
How to Apply
1. This is a centre-level programme — individual stallholders do not apply directly 2. Hawkers' Association representatives liaise with NEA Place Manager 3. NEA coordinates CDW implementation at the hawker centre level 4. For CPA: eligible contractors apply through NEA
Claims and Disbursement
Subsidy is applied to the dishwashing service fees charged to stallholders. Step-down schedule applied automatically over 4 years. CPA claims handled between contractors and NEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — PHC is a centre-level programme. Your Hawkers' Association representative coordinates with NEA.
4 years of step-down subsidy, starting at 70% NEA support (Year 1) and decreasing to 30% (Year 4). After Year 4, stallholders bear the full cost.
Reduces manpower needed for dishwashing, allows stallholders to focus on food preparation, and minimises crockery inventory issues.
The Cleaning Process Automation scheme co-funds up to 80% of deployment costs for cleaning automation solutions at hawker centres that already have CDW.
HPG is for individual stall-level equipment purchases; PHC is for centre-level dishwashing and cleaning automation. They are complementary, not overlapping.
Related Grants
Hawkers' Productivity Grant (HPG)
National Environment Agency
Up to 80% of equipment unit cost (excluding GST), capped at $7,000 per stallholder
The Hawkers' Productivity Grant (HPG) is a targeted funding programme designed to help cooked food stallholders at NEA-managed or NEA-appointed-operator-managed hawker centres improve their operational efficiency. The grant subsidises the purchase of automation equipment and digital services solutions that help hawkers achieve higher productivity in food preparation and service delivery. The HPG recognises that many hawker stallholders are small operators who may not have the capital to invest in productivity-enhancing equipment. By covering up to 80% of equipment costs, the grant lowers the barrier to adoption of automation and digital tools. ⚠️ URGENT: 31 March 2026 is the last day to apply.
F&B AI and Digital Integration Programme
EnterpriseSG / UOB
Up to 50% funding for eligible SMEs and up to 30% funding for eligible non-SMEs on qualifying AI-enabled solution and digital systems integration project costs. Qualifying projects must be completed and paid for by 30 June 2027.
The F&B AI and Digital Integration Programme is a joint Enterprise Singapore and UOB initiative launched on 15 July 2026 to help Singapore food services businesses move from standalone digital tools to integrated, AI-enabled operations. The programme supports advisory, AI-enabled solutions and digital systems integration for F&B workflows such as POS, CRM, accounting, inventory, HR/payroll, procurement, ordering, reservations, customer engagement, workflow automation, sales/stock/manpower queries and unified dashboards. EnterpriseSG and UOB said the programme aims to support at least 200 F&B businesses over two years. Applicants work through UOB and appointed solution providers rather than applying directly on the Business Grants Portal.
Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG)
EnterpriseSG
Base tier: Up to 70% (SME) or 30% (non-SME), capped at S$30,000 per company. Advanced tier: Up to S$350,000 across both tiers combined. Note: Data Centre sector administered by IMDA with window until 31 Mar 2027; other sectors check EnterpriseSG for current dates.
The Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG) helps businesses improve their energy efficiency by co-funding investment in energy-efficient equipment across multiple sectors. The grant supports companies in transitioning towards more sustainable operations while reducing both energy costs and carbon footprint. The EEG provides two tiers of support: the base tier supports pre-approved energy-efficient equipment up to S$30,000 per company across six key sectors (Construction, Data Centres, Food Services, Maritime, Manufacturing, Retail), while the advanced tier supports larger investments up to S$350,000 that drive greater energy efficiency (available only for Construction, Manufacturing, and Maritime sectors). Equipment must demonstrate energy savings and be deployed in Singapore. Note: Data Centre users are administered by IMDA (not EnterpriseSG) and have a separate grant window extended to 31 March 2027. See the IMDA Energy Efficiency Grant for details.
Enterprise Workforce Transformation Package (EWTP)
Workforce Singapore
WDG(JR+): up to 70% (SMEs) / 50% (non-SMEs), capped at S$150,000 per enterprise. Redesigned SFEC: S$10,000 credit per entity.
The Enterprise Workforce Transformation Package (EWTP) is a consolidated package by Workforce Singapore that supports companies in workforce transformation and job redesign. It launched from March 2026 and brings together workforce development support into a unified offering applied through the Business Grants Portal (BGP). The two core components are: (1) the SkillsFuture Workforce Development Grant (Job Redesign+), or WDG(JR+), which funds up to 70% for SMEs and 50% for non-SMEs of qualifying costs, capped at S$150,000 per enterprise, across workforce consultancy, capability building and workforce tech solutions; and (2) the redesigned SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC). Anchor Programme Partners provide end-to-end advisory support for transformation efforts.
NTUC Company Training Committee (CTC) Grant
NTUC (managed by e2i)
Grant amounts vary based on company size and training programme scope
The NTUC Company Training Committee Grant supports the establishment and operation of Company Training Committees within organisations to enhance workforce development and training initiatives. This grant is part of NTUC's broader efforts to promote continuous learning and skills upgrading among workers. The programme encourages companies to set up structured training governance and implement systematic approaches to employee development, skills upgrading, and career advancement.
3R Fund
National Environment Agency (NEA)
Up to 80% of qualifying costs, capped at S$1,000,000 per project
The 3R Fund is a co-funding scheme administered by the National Environment Agency (NEA) to encourage organisations to reduce waste disposed of at NEA's incineration plants and disposal facilities through the implementation of waste minimisation and recycling projects. The fund supports practical, implementation-level projects that result in measurable reductions in waste. The fund prioritises projects with new and innovative processes and concepts, particularly those targeting waste streams with low recycling rates such as food, plastic, and glass waste. Projects can include redesigning production processes, installing recycling infrastructure, implementing innovative waste sorting systems, and upgrading operations to reduce waste or increase recycling volumes.