Entries open for SG Eco Fund (Singapore)

Deadline: 30-Apr-2025

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);
  • Venue rental;
  • Educational materials (e.g. brochures, publications, books);
  • 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

For more information, visit Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment.