Capability Building

4ST Partnership Fund

The 4ST Partnership Fund mobilises the social service sector to co-develop solutions that improve the quality of life of service users. It offers two funding tracks: Seed funding for turning innovative ideas into working prototypes, and Grow funding for scaling proven solutions to reach more users. Grow track projects also receive a separate evaluation budget and must adopt NCSS Service Standards and the Sector Evaluation Framework.

Sport Singapore

Active Citizen Grant

The Active Citizen Grant, administered by Sport Singapore, encourages innovative ground-up initiatives and community-based activities across three domains: sports volunteerism, physical activity, and health & wellness initiatives. It supports community sporting events and projects that promote Team Singapore, sport volunteerism (Team Nila), and youth-led sporting initiatives (YouthCreates). The grant has three distinct tracks: Team Singapore (strengthening athlete affinity), Team Nila (sport volunteerism), and YouthCreates (youth-led sporting initiatives). A smaller Young ChangeMakers x YouthCreates grant supports youth-led projects with enhanced funding terms.

IMDA

Advanced Digital Solutions (ADS)

Advanced Digital Solutions (ADS) was announced as part of Singapore's Resilience Budget 2020 on 26 March 2020 to support enterprises in deepening their digital capabilities, strengthening business continuity measures, and driving digital transformation to build business resilience for growth in a digital economy. ADS is designed to go beyond the basic digital solutions supported under PSG, focusing on more advanced and integrated solutions. ADS is an initiative aimed at supporting enterprises to pilot advanced digital solutions as early adopters. It targets three types of solutions: (1) advanced or integrated solutions aligned with Stage 2 or 3 in the Industry Digital Plans (IDPs), (2) sustainability solutions such as carbon management and resource optimisation, and (3) e-commerce platforms that enable SMEs to scale their businesses locally and globally. The programme operates through a Call for Proposals (CFP) model where industry partners submit proposals as Project Leads. When clear business outcomes and demand are demonstrated from early adoption use cases, solutions may then transition to be supported under the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) scheme.

Building and Construction Authority

BuildSG Transformation Fund (BTF)

The BuildSG Transformation Fund (BTF) is an umbrella framework that brings together all the various industry development support schemes managed by BCA under one unified platform. It is not a single grant but rather the overarching fund that facilitates transformation plans for Built Environment (BE) firms under key Built Environment Industry Transformation Map (ITM) areas. The BTF also enables individuals to tackle key transformation areas through upskilling and training. The BTF covers a comprehensive range of support schemes across multiple transformation pillars: workforce development, DfMA/IDD adoption, green buildings and sustainability, holistic firm transformation, and research & innovation. Each sub-scheme under BTF has its own specific eligibility criteria, funding levels, and application processes. By consolidating these schemes under one umbrella, the BTF aims to make it easier for industry players to discover and access relevant support while ensuring coordinated transformation across the entire value chain.

Singapore Tourism Board

Business Improvement Fund (BIF)

The Business Improvement Fund (BIF) helps tourism businesses boost productivity and competitiveness by supporting technology innovation and adoption, business model and process enhancements, and sustainability initiatives across the tourism industries. It is one of STB's most established grant schemes and is particularly targeted at companies within the tourism sector. BIF supports projects that lead to business transformation, capability development, and long-term sustainability. Companies in the tourism ecosystem — including accommodation providers, travel agencies, attractions, MICE organisers, tour operators, and lifestyle/retail businesses with a strong tourism focus — can leverage BIF to drive innovation, improve operations, and deliver exceptional visitor experiences. The fund supports both SMEs and non-SMEs with different funding levels for each category.

Capability Development Grant

The NAC Capability Development (CD) Grant encourages and supports continuous professional development of people working in Singapore's arts and culture sector. The grant covers training activities or programmes up to 12 consecutive months, supporting both professional training/skills development and on-the-job training. This grant is part of NAC's comprehensive support framework for the arts sector, updated with enhanced funding rates from April 2022. Key changes in December 2024 include updated submission deadlines, eligibility criteria, training allowance rates, and financial reporting requirements.

Workforce Singapore

Capability Transfer Programme (CTP)

The Capability Transfer Programme (CTP) aims to improve local-foreign workforce complementarity by facilitating transfer of capabilities from foreign specialists to locals. The programme encourages a culture of pervasive capabilities transfer across all sectors and entities, and supports companies/associations/professional bodies to develop and acquire new capabilities in Singapore by ensuring sufficient supply of locals with the requisite skillsets. The CTP complements existing capability development programmes administered by other Government agencies, to plug capability gaps quickly in today's fast-changing global market. This is a bespoke programme with no standard application form or fixed funding percentage - all project proposals are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Infocomm Media Development Authority

Company-Led Training Programme (CLT)

IMDA's Company-Led Training (CLT) programme is designed to accelerate the professional development of fresh professionals, mid-career professionals and mature PMETs in the tech and media sectors. It provides on-the-job training to equip trainees with competencies for jobs in demand by industry, especially those supporting digital economy sector transformation efforts. The programme covers in-demand job roles in emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure, Product Development, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Virtual Production and more. Trainees gain employment and receive a salary while being equipped with in-demand tech and media skills, working on projects guided by experienced mentors.

Creation Grant

The National Arts Council's Creation Grant supports the creation, adaptation, and re-development of distinctive artistic content. Through a rigorous creation process, NAC seeks to expand the canon of works that engage audiences at home and abroad. The grant is designed to support the entire creation process across multiple art forms for up to 18 months. For the 2025 cycle, projects with strong use of digital technology as part of their creation process and/or as a platform to present their mini-showcase will be prioritised. Recipients are supported to present a mini-showcase to potential producers and presenters, followed by a post-show discussion.

Infocomm Media Development Authority

CTO-as-a-Service (CTOaaS)

Chief Technology Officer-as-a-Service (CTO-as-a-Service) is IMDA's one-stop self-help platform that enables SMEs in Singapore to self-assess their digital readiness, access market-proven digital solutions, and engage digital consultants for in-depth digital transformation strategy advisory and project management services. It is a core component of the SMEs Go Digital programme, serving over 400,000 users in 2024. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools and services: a Digital Health Check for assessing digital readiness, recommendations of digital solutions based on business needs, the ability to compare over 300 pre-approved solutions by functions and costs, success stories from other SMEs, and the new Go Digital Advisor tool (launched in 2025) that helps SMEs identify the right solutions in just three clicks. Beyond self-service tools, CTO-as-a-Service also provides access to digital transformation consultants from appointed operators (Accenture and Stone Forest IT) who can provide tailored digital advisory, including digital solutions and training roadmaps, cybersecurity risk assessment, data usage and protection requirements, and project management services for digitisation implementation.

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Cultural Matching Fund (CMF)

The Cultural Matching Fund (CMF), established by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), provides matching grants for private cash donations to registered charities in the arts and heritage sector. The fund aims to encourage giving to Singapore's arts and heritage sector, creating a more sustainable scene in which more people have a stake. The CMF matches monetary donations received by eligible organisations from individuals, foundations, and corporations. From CMF2025, the fund has three simplified culture sector priorities: contributing to artistic/heritage excellence, contributing to stronger communities, and contributing to capability development of the wider local arts and heritage sector.

Infocomm Media Development Authority

Digital Leaders Programme (DLP)

The Digital Leaders Programme (DLP) helps digitally ambitious and progressive local non-ICT companies accelerate their digital transformation plans and brings together industry leaders to connect and create a vibrant digital leaders community. Launched in 2021, the programme supports companies in three key areas: (i) charting digital roadmaps to prioritise impactful projects, (ii) hiring in-house digital teams to implement digital transformation plans, and (iii) embarking on projects that incorporate emerging technologies, particularly AI, for productivity, innovation, and growth. In September 2025, IMDA announced an enhanced DLP with intensified efforts to support 2,000 local digitally mature enterprises ("Digital Leaders") from various sectors to harness AI with confidence over three years. The enhanced programme follows a three-pronged approach: uplifting leadership mindset (through Tech Discovery Workshops and Playbooks), instilling confidence to design and deliver AI projects (tapping into tech giants and partner networks), and building internal self-sustaining competencies (funding support for hiring in-house digital teams). To date, more than 600 enterprises have benefitted from the DLP, with close to 50 supported in recruiting digital teams and implementing AI projects.

Sport Singapore

Enabling Sports Fund

The Enabling Sports Fund is a new funding initiative under the refreshed Disability Sports Master Plan (DSMP), announced in November 2024. It aims to empower and grow community-led disability sports efforts by providing funding support for programmes and activities that enable more persons with disabilities to participate in sport and discover their sporting aspirations, creating a more inclusive and connected society through sport. The fund is supported by the President's Challenge, with Sport Singapore appointed as an Impact Partner. Members of the public can contribute by donating via the giving.sg platform, with all donations matched dollar-for-dollar by the Government. The goal is to raise at least $10 million by 2030.

SkillsFuture Singapore

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

The Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) helps small and medium enterprises build stronger, more capable teams without the heavy costs usually tied to training. By offering higher course fee subsidies, ETSS eases both the financial and operational burden of sending staff for training. As part of SkillsFuture Singapore's suite of support for businesses, ETSS empowers companies to upskill their workforce and stay competitive across industries. ETSS provides up to 90% course fee subsidies for eligible certifiable courses, making training affordable by covering course fees and giving SMEs access to a wide range of eligible courses. This is an enhanced subsidy layered on top of the baseline subsidy that all locally-registered businesses receive. The enhanced subsidy applies to Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and LTVP+ holders employed by qualifying SMEs.

Enterprise Singapore

Enterprise Sustainability Programme (ESP)

The Enterprise Sustainability Programme (ESP) was launched on 4 October 2021 to support Singapore companies, especially SMEs, in building sustainability capabilities and capturing opportunities in the green economy. Enterprise Singapore has allocated up to S$180 million for the programme, expected to benefit at least 6,000 enterprises over four years across all sectors. The programme operates on three levels: developing enterprises' capabilities through subsidized training workshops and enhanced EDG support; strengthening sector-specific capabilities through partnerships with Trade Associations and Chambers; and fostering a vibrant sustainability ecosystem through green financing (EFS-Green), training, certification, and standards development. ESP recognizes that sustainability is increasingly a compliance and competitiveness requirement for companies in global supply chains.

EnterpriseSG / UOB

F&B AI and Digital Integration Programme

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.

DesignSingapore Council

Good Design Research & Development (GDRD)

Good Design Research & Development (GDRD) is a DesignSingapore Council (Dsg) initiative under the Design 2035 Masterplan. It supports non-design organisations in adopting design as a strategic capability for innovation and growth, while enabling design firms to develop new capabilities, services and products that strengthen Singapore's design sector. GDRD supersedes the earlier Good Design Research (GDR) programme and now covers the full innovation journey through three project types. Design Research helps organisations understand users, identify opportunities and validate assumptions, culminating in a validated Proof-of-Concept (POC). Design Development transforms a validated POC into a market-ready product, service, system or experience through prototyping, pilot deployment, testing, small-scale production and commercialisation. Design Research + Development combines both stages in a single project. Co-funding is up to 50% of qualifying project costs incurred within the approved qualifying period: up to S$50,000 over 12 months for Design Research, up to S$450,000 over 24 months for Design Development, and up to S$500,000 over 36 months for a combined project. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee funding — applications are assessed on merit, impact and the availability of funds.

Building and Construction Authority

Growth and Transformation Scheme (GTS)

The Growth and Transformation Scheme (GTS) is a strategic BCA initiative designed to support the formation and development of strategic alliances among Built Environment (BE) value chain partners. Recognizing that the BE sector is made up of many independent businesses with heavy inter-dependencies, GTS encourages multiple partnering companies — developers, consultants, builders, and sub-contractors — to come together and collectively develop strong, capable supply chains over the long term. Unlike firm-level grants, GTS goes beyond project-specific support and enables companies to take a long-term view on business and workforce transformation. It supports partnership efforts to strengthen technical capabilities as well as corporate, digital, and innovation practices, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes over a sustained period. The government has set aside S$90 million under GTS to co-fund up to 70% of qualifying costs for alliance-based transformation initiatives.

Health Promotion Board

Healthier Dining Innovation Grant (HDIG)

The Healthier Dining Innovation Grant (HDIG) is a funding scheme administered by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) designed to help F&B operators take the first step towards capability upgrading and undertake food-innovation related activities. The grant helps reduce costs incurred in developing healthier dishes across four key areas: Research & Development, Purchase of Healthier Ingredients, Culinary Training, and Recipe Reformulation. The grant is part of HPB's broader Healthier Dining Programme (HDP) which aims to make healthier dining options more accessible to Singaporeans. The HDIG supports the purchase of healthier ingredients such as wholegrains, Healthier Choice Symbol (HCS) sauces, and lower-sodium salt from HPB accredited suppliers.

Income OrangeAid Caregiver Support Accelerator Grant

A strategic partnership between Income Insurance Limited and NCSS to accelerate the growth of social service programmes through innovative, collaborative, and empowering solutions that strengthen caregivers' resilience and ease their caregiving burden. Selected applicants attend accelerator workshops on design thinking to refine programme design, followed by a pitch session. Up to 10 grantee programmes are funded per grant call.

Major Company Scheme

The National Arts Council's Major Company Scheme supports the professional and artistic development of registered arts organisations that represent excellence in their core mission. Major Companies play an important role in the collective efforts of the arts sector, community, and Government to grow a vibrant arts and culture ecosystem in Singapore. The refreshed Major Company Scheme, introduced in FY2025, consolidates the previous three tracks (Artmaking, Bridging, and Intermediary) into a single unified scheme. Assessment is based on Artistic/Programme Excellence, Active Engagement of Stakeholders, and Organisational Capacity. Funding is prioritised for companies demonstrating efforts in Community Building, Capability Development, and Collaboration.

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF)

The Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF) is administered by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to support the development of maritime talent and cluster growth. The fund focuses on developing capabilities within Singapore's maritime ecosystem, supporting training initiatives, talent development programmes, and cluster strengthening activities. This aligns with MPA's broader strategy to position Singapore as a leading international maritime centre and develop a skilled maritime workforce to support the industry's continued growth and competitiveness.

Market and Audience Development (MAD) Grant

The NAC Market and Audience Development (MAD) Grant supports activities to build audiences, patrons and supporters to complement artistic efforts at home and abroad. The grant covers marketing initiatives, branding, market research, international touring, and participation in international festivals. The MAD Grant provides different funding rates for non-profit and for-profit organisations, with special provisions for international travel support. Updated guidelines from December 2024 include revised submission deadlines and eligibility criteria.

IMDA

Media Talent Progression Programme (MTPP)

The Media Talent Progression Programme (MTPP) is designed to develop the capabilities of media professionals in producing quality international content, build their track record, and hone their ability to compete globally. It is one of IMDA's key programmes supporting Singapore's media industry talent pipeline, complementing the broader TAP programme announced in December 2025. MTPP comprises three grant types: (1) Long-Form Content Grants supporting the production of feature film projects (at least 70 minutes) or episodic series that provide quality roles for local media professionals, (2) Short-Form Content Grants supporting the production of short film or short content (not exceeding 40 minutes), and (3) Overseas Development Grants supporting media professionals selected for international programmes, project labs, development platforms, and prestigious awards/competition platforms. The programme provides a structured pathway for Singapore's media talent to gain international exposure, develop their skills in directing, producing, and scriptwriting, and build connections with the global media industry.

Organisation Health Diagnostic Scheme (OHDS)

The Organisation Health Diagnostic Scheme helps social service agencies identify areas for improvement through an in-depth organisational health analysis conducted by Korn Ferry, NCSS's appointed consultant. Agencies receive a 3-year strategy document with recommended strategies to strengthen their organisation. This scheme is often a prerequisite for the Transformation Sustainability Scheme (TSS) Part A and B applications.

Ministry of Manpower

Part-Time Re-Employment Grant (PTRG)

The Part-time Re-employment Grant (PTRG) provides funding to employers who offer part-time re-employment, other flexible work arrangements (FWAs), and structured career planning (SCP) to senior workers. The grant aims to provide more flexible work options to attract and retain senior workers and encourage them to stay in the workforce. PTRG was introduced as part of the Senior Worker Support Package in 2020 and has been extended until 2027. The Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) is the sole appointed Programme Partner for the PTRG, and the grant incentivises employers to create comprehensive support structures for senior workers.

Presentation and Participation (P&P) Grant

The NAC Presentation and Participation (P&P) Grant enables a wide range of arts practitioners and organisations to express and enrich artistic diversity, increase arts appreciation and participation in Singapore. The grant supports music EPs, publishing, exhibitions/performances, and festivals/conferences via physical and/or digital means. The P&P Grant offers different funding structures depending on the type of project and organisation type, with special provisions for publishing and music EP projects. Updated guidelines from December 2024 include revised financial reporting and submission requirements.

Professional Capability Grant (PCG) — Open Grant

The Open Grant empowers initiatives within the social service sector to enhance professional capabilities through diverse projects, including clinical supervision. It supports agencies in engaging external consultants for clinical supervision, fostering the growth of social workers, case workers, counsellors, and psychologists. Projects must be one-off and non-recurring. Multi-agency collaborative projects receive higher funding caps.

Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE)

SG Eco Fund

The SG Eco Fund is a $50 million fund set up in 2020 by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment to support projects that advance environmental sustainability and involve the community. It supports ground-up initiatives from individuals, groups, and organisations. A sustainable and green Singapore can only be achieved with the people, private, and public sectors working in partnership to protect our environment and keep public spaces clean, green, and liveable. Through the SG Eco Fund, the government enables the community to co-create environmental solutions. Projects are evaluated on four criteria: environmental benefit, community action, innovation (technological and/or social), and sustained impact through building local expertise and developing scalable solutions.

SG60 Towards Sustainability Fund

The SG60 Towards Sustainability Fund recognises the contributions of social service agencies to Singapore and supports them in building capabilities for measuring, monitoring, and reporting programme effectiveness. Stronger outcomes reporting enables SSAs to scale high-impact programmes and attract more resources from funders. Each eligible agency receives a one-off grant of $30,000.

National Parks Board

Social Enterprise Community Urban Farm (SECUF) Grant

The SECUF Grant encourages Social Enterprises (SEs) to set up and operate Community Urban Farms and conduct gardening/horticulture-related programmes for seniors, persons with special needs, and low-income individuals/families. Launched in 2021 under the Gardening with Edibles initiative as part of Singapore's vision of Growing our City in Nature. Community Urban Farms are gardening hubs that bring the community together through edibles gardening and curated horticulture programmes. Activities include leasing allotment gardening plots, organising workshops and lessons, community harvest festivals, and coordinating the sale/distribution of harvests.

Sport Singapore

SportCares Communities of Care (COC) Grants

The SportCares Communities of Care (COC) Grants support individuals and organisations who are focused on using sport as a tool for community development. The grants support long-term, regular programmes that empower the vulnerable and underserved through sport, foster equal access to sports opportunities, promote innovative and collaborative efforts using sport to build communities and achieve social inclusion. The programme offers two types of grants: Starter Grant for individuals and groups seeking seed funding for smaller scale programmes, and Development Grant for intermediary organisations running holistic, larger-scale programmes with multi-year funding that decreases each year.

Tote Board Arts Fund

The Tote Board Arts Fund is an initiative of the Singapore Totalisator Board, managed by a committee appointed by the National Arts Council (NAC). It provides support to local artists and arts groups in bringing the arts to communities and creating shared experiences for people to connect with one another. The fund aims to make the arts accessible to wider audiences while fostering social connections. The Arts Fund supports projects across multiple art forms including music, dance, theatre, musical theatre, multi-disciplinary performances, visual arts exhibitions (including photography), and literary arts events such as readings and poetry performances. Projects must demonstrate a well-designed approach to fulfilling social outcomes related to community building, national identity, and appreciation of the arts.

Singapore Tourism Board

Tourism Development Fund (TDF)

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) partners with the tourism sector to strengthen Singapore's tourism through the Tourism Development Fund (TDF). The TDF is the umbrella framework that encompasses all STB grant schemes, designed to catalyse the creation of innovative and quality tourism products and experiences, and support capability and employee upgrading efforts among tourism-related enterprises. The TDF consists of three main schemes targeting different dimensions of tourism development: Tourism Capability Development Scheme (including BIF, LEAD, and TIP-iT), Tourism Event Development Scheme (including BEiS, Kickstart Fund, and LEF), and Tourism Product Development Scheme (including CDF, ESF, and TPDF). Key enhancements to the latest tranche include increasing the grant cap to support new and innovative events under the Kickstart Fund, and supporting the development and enhancement of Singapore's tourism experiences that are virtual or include pre- and post-visit experiences under the Experience Step-Up Fund.

Transformation Sustainability Scheme (TSS)

The Transformation Sustainability Scheme (TSS) provides funding to social service agencies for consultancy, digital projects, and project implementation support. It focuses on strengthening seven critical organisational health areas: Strategy & Leadership, Governance, People, Finances, Digitalisation, Communications & Partnerships, and User-Centric Services. Previously funded through the Tech-and-GO! scheme, TSS offers up to 80% co-funding across three components — consultancy and headcount support, bespoke digitalisation projects, and pre-scoped solutions like HR systems, CRMs, and cybersecurity tools.