The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment is seeking applications for the Singapore Eco Fund to support projects that advance environmental sustainability and involve the community.
A sustainable and green Singapore can only be achieved with the people, private, and public sectors working in partnership to protect their environment and keep their public spaces clean, green and liveable.
Through the SG Eco Fund, they hope to enable their community to build a sustainable Singapore for both present and future generations.
Funding information
Sprout Category: For those seeking a grant amount of $30,000 or less.
Eligible Costs
The SG Eco Fund supports the following cost items:
Professional services (e.g. events management, workshop facilitation, behavioural study, audit);
Marketing and publicity (e.g. production of posters, EDMs, photography);
Logistics and transportation;
Equipment and tools necessary for project implementation.
Ineligible Costs
The SG Eco Fund does not support the following cost items:
Overhead costs (e.g. manpower, payment to team members, office space rental, production space rental, land rental, utilities);
Vehicle fuel and long-term vehicle rental;
Construction costs for buildings and enclosed structures;
Food and beverage;
Gifts and prizes (e.g. tokens of appreciation, cash prizes, vouchers, medals);
Overseas or foreign visitor’s expenses and fees (e.g. air ticket, accommodation);
Media space rental (e.g. newspaper, TV, radio, MRT and bus advertisements);
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Eligible Projects
Implement a programme that mobilises residents to reduce/recycle/upcycle household waste
Organise an event for the community to plant native plants
Implement innovative green technologies in public spaces for the community to learn, use and take action obtained additional funding for the same project from private sector or NGOs
Ineligible Projects
Conduct nature walks without educating participants or involving them in environmental action
Provide fresh produce to low-income households without any engagement on the environmental impact of food
Install equipment such as solar panels or food waste digesters, without a plan for the community to participate
Sell eco-friendly products and services to potential customers
Obtained additional funding for the same project from government agencies
Eligibility Criteria
The SG Eco Fund is open to the following applicants:
Individuals: Must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident, above 18 years old, and residing in Singapore;
Groups of Individuals: All individuals must be above 18 years old and residing in Singapore, and the group must have at least one Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident;
Organisations: Singapore-registered organisations, including companies, charities, government and non-government organisations
Projects must:
Improve the environment or advance environmental sustainability in Singapore;
Engage and/or involve the community; and
Not have obtained funding from other government sources.
Projects should address at least one area of environmental sustainability, including but not limited to the following: climate change; energy; waste; water; food; nature and biodiversity; environmental pollution; or environmental public health.
Assessment Criteria
Eligible applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
Implementation and Innovation
Applicant has the appropriate knowledge and skills to implement the project
Applicant has a clear and feasible implementation plan
Applicant adopts an innovative approach
Environmental Benefit
Project produces tangible environmental outcomes
Project has measurable environmental targets
Project results in sustained environmental benefit
Community Engagement
Project involves partnerships and community action
Project has measurable community engagement targets
Project generates resources that the public can tap on to advance environmental sustainability
Cost Effectiveness
Project costs items are reasonable
Project budget is commensurate with the level of impact achieved through the project
