Deadline: 31-Aug-2026
The SG Eco Fund Main Category is a funding initiative in Singapore designed to support large-scale environmental projects that promote sustainability, innovation, and community involvement. It encourages practical solutions that improve environmental outcomes while strengthening public participation and local capability.
Projects must demonstrate clear environmental value and contribute to long-term sustainability outcomes within Singapore.
Key Objectives of the SG Eco Fund
The fund is structured around four core priorities:
- Environmental benefit through measurable improvements in sustainability
- Community action by encouraging co-creation and participation in solutions
- Innovation through new technologies, methods, or social approaches
- Sustained impact by building long-term capabilities and scalable solutions
These objectives ensure that funded projects deliver both immediate and long-lasting environmental value.
Eligible Applicants
The SG Eco Fund is open to a wide range of applicants, including:
- Singapore Citizens aged 18 and above residing in Singapore
- Singapore Permanent Residents aged 18 and above residing in Singapore
- Teams of individuals (must include at least one Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident)
- Singapore-registered organisations, including:
- Companies
- Charities
- Government-linked or non-government entities
Applicants must ensure their project is based in Singapore and aligned with national sustainability priorities.
Eligible Project Areas
Projects must address environmental sustainability challenges in Singapore, including:
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Energy efficiency and clean energy solutions
- Waste reduction and circular economy initiatives
- Water conservation and management
- Food sustainability and urban agriculture
- Nature conservation and biodiversity protection
- Environmental pollution reduction
- Environmental public health improvements
Funding Scope and Supported Costs
The SG Eco Fund supports projects with budgets exceeding $30,000. Funding can be used for direct project implementation costs such as:
- Professional services (event management, workshops, audits, behavioural studies)
- Venue rental for project activities
- Educational materials (brochures, publications, learning resources)
- Marketing, outreach, and publicity activities
- Logistics and transportation costs
- Essential tools, equipment, and implementation materials
Non-Eligible Costs
The fund does not support the following expenses:
- Staff salaries or manpower costs
- Office rental or overhead expenses
- Fuel costs or long-term vehicle rentals
- Construction or building works
- Food and beverages
- Gifts, prizes, or incentives
- Overseas travel expenses
- Media advertising space purchases
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Eligibility Conditions for Projects
To qualify, projects must:
- Demonstrate clear environmental improvement or sustainability outcomes
- Actively involve or engage the community
- Be implemented in Singapore
- Not receive funding from other government sources
- Align with environmental priority areas such as climate, waste, energy, biodiversity, or public health
Evaluation Criteria
Applications are assessed based on four main criteria:
1. Implementation and Innovation
- Feasibility of the project plan
- Expertise of the applicant or team
- Use of innovative approaches or technologies
2. Environmental Benefit
- Measurable environmental outcomes
- Clear sustainability impact
- Long-term environmental improvements
3. Community Engagement
- Level of public participation
- Partnerships and collaborations
- Engagement targets and outreach effectiveness
- Creation of reusable public resources
4. Cost Effectiveness
- Reasonableness of the budget
- Alignment between cost and impact
- Efficient use of resources
Why the SG Eco Fund Matters
The SG Eco Fund plays an important role in Singapore’s sustainability strategy by:
- Supporting real-world environmental solutions
- Encouraging public participation in sustainability efforts
- Driving innovation in green technologies and social models
- Strengthening community ownership of environmental challenges
- Scaling impactful sustainability projects nationwide
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Including ineligible costs such as salaries or office rent
- Submitting projects funded by other government grants
- Lack of measurable environmental outcomes
- Weak or unclear community engagement plans
- Overly broad or unfocused project scope
- Insufficient budget justification
Tips for a Strong Application
- Clearly define environmental problems and measurable outcomes
- Demonstrate strong community involvement from the start
- Ensure innovation is practical and applicable
- Provide a realistic and well-structured implementation plan
- Align project clearly with Singapore’s sustainability priorities
- Justify every major cost item with impact rationale
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the minimum project funding threshold?
Projects must generally exceed $30,000 in funding requirements.
Who can apply for the SG Eco Fund?
Individuals, teams, and Singapore-registered organisations including companies and charities.
Can foreign organisations apply?
No, applicants must be Singapore-based or Singapore-registered entities or individuals.
Can projects receive other government funding?
No, projects must not have received funding from other government sources.
What environmental areas are supported?
Climate, energy, waste, water, food systems, biodiversity, pollution, and public health.
What is the main focus of evaluation?
Innovation, environmental benefit, community engagement, and cost effectiveness.
Are salaries and office rent covered?
No, manpower and overhead costs are not eligible.
Conclusion
The SG Eco Fund Main Category is a strategic sustainability grant that supports impactful environmental projects in Singapore. By combining innovation, community participation, and measurable environmental outcomes, it enables individuals and organisations to develop scalable solutions that contribute to long-term national sustainability goals.
For more information, visit Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment.
