- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation - Food & Beverage - Infocomm - Manufacturing - Private Education - Private Healthcare - Real Estate & Business Services - Retail - Transport & Storage - Wholesale Trade   - Loans (borrow money) - Equity (sell shares)   - Business Excellence - Hiring & Training - Import / Export - Protecting Your Ideas - Selecting Premises - Venture Abroad   - Government Assistance - Taxes & GST - Laws & Regulations - Contracts & Tenders   - Market Statistics & Research - Networking Opportunities   - Register Your Business - Licences & Permits - Foreign Businesses   - Family Succession - Selling Your Business - Terminate The Business     Managed by   HELPDESK   enterpriseone@spring.gov.sg     Government Assistance - Grants Home > Government > Government Assistance > Grants Contact A Business Advisor     Cash Grants Capability Development Grant Get S$10,000 to defray the cost for setting up a HR system to implement re-employment measures which include the implementation of an e-performance appraisal system.   Enhanced OPEN DOOR Fund (ODF) Hiring persons with disabilities? Get funding of up to $100,000 to redesign jobs, modify the workplace, and implement integration and apprenticeship programmes for them.   Jobs Credit Scheme Receive cash grants for local employees on your CPF payroll.   Consultant Fees CaseTrust For Spa & Wellness Accreditation Scheme Are you in the spa and wellness business? Get a grant to defray the cost of hiring consultant for your CaseTrust certification.   Design for Efficiency Scheme (DfE) Building a new industrial facility? Get a grant for energy consultants to integrate energy and resource efficiency into your manufacturing development plans through a design workshop.   Energy Efficiency Improvement Assistance Scheme (EASe) Do you own or manage any buildings or manufacturing facilities? Get a grant to hire an energy consultant to carry out energy consumption studies and identify potential areas for energy efficiency improvement.   Food Safety Programme Funds for F&B businesses to implement international food safety standards.   Human Resource Capability Programme (HRCP) Do you need help to implement good HR practices? Get a grant to defray the consultancy support for implementation of the HR Capability Package.   Infocomm@SME – Accounting Software Assistance Scheme Get a grant to defray the cost of purchasing and setting up accounting software listed in the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) Accounting Software Register.   iSPRINT (Increase SME Productivity With Infocomm Adoption & Transformation) Get a grant to defray costs of your infocomm project to improve or innovate your business operations.   Local Enterprise Technical Assistance Scheme (LETAS) Get a grant to hire external experts to improve your management and operations.   Businesses For Families Grant Get a grant of up to S$50,000 to make your business, products and services “pro-family” and to attain the Businesses for Families Mark.   REACH Registration Assistance Pilot Scheme Do you export chemicals to European Union? Get a grant to engage consultants to help you with the registration of chemicals exported to the EU.   Risk Management Assistance Fund (RMAF) Get a grant to hire a consultant to help you minimise workplace risks and comply with the Workplace Safety and Health Act and Workplace Safety and Health (Risk Management) regulations.   SME Management Action For Results (SMART) Get a grant to develop business systems and processes for business excellence.   Industry Development Convene-in-Singapore Scheme (CiSS) Get advice, assistance and funding to bid for and host an international arts event/exhibition in Singapore.   Environmental Technology Capability Development Programme (EnviroTech CDP) SPRING Singapore has set aside S$6 million under this programme to increase the capabilities of environmental technology businesses.   F&B Capability Development Programme (CDP) S$12 million in funds for F&B businesses to improve their capabilities.   Heartland Retail Programme Are you a merchant association who wants to improve or upgrade your neighbourhood’s retail environment? Get a grant to fund your project.   Local Enterprise and Association Development Programme (LEAD) Industry associations can now get a grant to take the lead in envisioning and shaping their industry.   Local Enterprise And Association Development (LEAD) For F&B Funds for F&B industry associations to embark on projects that benefit the whole industry.   Local Enterprise And Association Development (LEAD) For The Food Manufacturing Industry Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association (SFMA), with support from LEAD, is rolling out programmes that will significantly benefit all businesses in the food manufacturing industry.   Local Enterprise And Association Development (LEAD) For The Land Logistics And Port Industries Key trade associations, with support from LEAD, are rolling out programmes that will significantly benefit the land logistics and port industries.   Local Enterprise And Association Development (LEAD) For The Logistics Industry Singapore Logistics Association (SLA), with support from LEAD, is rolling out new resources and training programmes to strengthen the logistics industry.   Local Enterprise And Association Development (LEAD) For The Precision Engineering Industry Singapore Precision Engineering and Tooling Association (SPETA), with support from LEAD, is rolling out programmes that will significantly benefit all businesses in the precision engineering (PE) industry.   Local Enterprise And Association Development (LEAD) For The Textile And Apparel Industry The Textile & Fashion Federation (TaFf), with support from LEAD, is rolling out programmes that will significantly benefit all businesses in the fashion and apparel industry.   Local Industry Upgrading Programme (LIUP) Tap into the technology and human resource expertise of multinational companies (MNCs) to upgrade your business.   Logistics Capability Development Programme (Logistics CDP) Are you a logistics business? Get help to improve the quality of your services and adopt global best practices.   Marine Capability Development Programme (Marine CDP) Marine CDP encourages businesses in the marine sector to jointly improve their processes, skills and collective capabilities.   Medtech Capability Development Programme (Medtech CDP) MedTech CDP funds the development of new MedTech capabilities, products and services in enterprises providing medical technology.   Semiconductor Capability Development Programme (SemiCon CDP) SemiCon CDP increases the capabilities of precision engineering businesses in the semiconductor industry.   Energy Research Development Fund (ERDF) Get up to S$5 million under the Smart Energy Challenge to develop innovative ideas that address Singapore’s energy needs or help grow the energy industry.   Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Management (IPM) Get a grant to develop a strategy to create, own, protect and exploit your intellectual property.   Product Development & Innovation Animated Short Film Initiative (ASFI) Are you in the film animation business? Get a grant of up to S$40,000 for your 2D, 3D, Flash or claymation animated short film.   Design Engage Programme Do you want to build up your company’s design capabilities? Get a grant to develop and integrate design strategies into your business processes.   Environmental Technology Capability Development Programme (EnviroTech CDP) SPRING Singapore has set aside S$6 million under this programme to increase the capabilities of environmental technology businesses.   Environment Technology Research Programme (ETRP) Get a grant to undertake Clean Environment research and development (R&D) in waste management.   Film in Singapore! Scheme (FSS) Get a grant to film a TV programme or movie featuring Singapore destinations.   First Mover Advantage Do you have an innovative idea that involves the use of Government assets? Get a head start with the First Mover Advantage.   Heritage Industry Incentive Programme (HI2P) Get a grant for private museum/heritage projects, to upgrade your museum gallery, or develop innovative heritage products/services.   IDEAS - Animation Development Is your business in the media or creative industry? Get a grant of up to S$15,000 to develop pitching materials for your original animated TV series or feature films.   ideas.inc. Business Challenge Do you need funding and mentorship for your business idea? Get a grant of up to S$65,000 to commercialise your innovative products and services.   i.JAM Micro Funding Scheme Are you a startup in the interactive and digital media industry? Get a grant of up to S$50,000 to develop your new idea into an innovative product or service.   Incubator Development Programme (IDP) Helps incubators and venture accelerators to enhance their programmes and services to nurture innovative start-ups.   Innovation For Environmental Sustainability (IES) Fund Turn your ideas into products and services that contribute to environmental sustainability.   Innovation Voucher Scheme (IVS) Apply for an innovation voucher worth S$5,000 to pay for consultancy and technology services at participating knowledge institutions (KIs).   Partnership Funding For Arts Businesses Are you in the arts business? Get a grant of up to S$50,000 to present high quality arts events.   PILOT Get a grant of up to S$150,000 to create original animation, games series or interactive media projects.   Publishing Grant Scheme (Publishers) Are you a publisher in Singapore? Get a grant of up to S$10,000 per title to publish literary works by local writers.   Research Incentive Scheme For Companies (RISC) Defrays cost of research and development activities in the areas of strategic technologies and to increase the company's industrial competitiveness.   SCREEN - TV Apply for this scheme if you are producing “Made-by-Singapore TV” content projects targeted at the international market.   Singapore Israel Industrial Research And Development Foundation (SIIRD) Get up to US$750,000 to jointly develop products, solutions or technology with high-tech Israeli companies.   Technology Innovation Programme (TIP) - Experts Get a grant to hire technical experts from leading local and overseas R&D institutions.   Tourism Development Assistance Scheme (TDAS) Get a grant to develop innovative tourism products, create new tours and tour packages, or stage leisure.   Technology Innovation Programme (TIP) - Projects Get a grant for technology innovation projects that lead to new products or processes for your business.   Water Efficiency Fund (WEF) A fund targeted at getting companies to look into efficient ways of managing their water demand through recycling, use of alternate sources of water supply as well as initiative to promote water conservation.   Social Care ComCare Enterprise Fund (CEF) Get a grant of up to S$300,000 to start a social enterprise that helps disadvantaged Singapore Citizens become self-reliant.   Enhanced OPEN DOOR Fund (ODF) Hiring persons with disabilities? Get funding of up to $100,000 to redesign jobs, modify the workplace, and implement integration and apprenticeship programmes for them.   Start-Ups ideas.inc. Business Challenge Do you need funding and mentorship for your business idea? Get a grant of up to S$65,000 to commercialise your innovative products and services.   Young Entrepreneurs Scheme for Startups (YES! Startups) Are you a young entrepreneur with innovative ideas? Get a grant of up to S$50,000 to turn it into a business.   Technology Enhanced Critical Infocomm Technology Resource Programme (Enhanced CITREP) A grant to train infocomm and non-infocomm professionals with critical, emerging and specialised infocomm skills.   Environment Technology Research Programme (ETRP) Get a grant to undertake Clean Environment research and development (R&D) in waste management.   Grant for Energy Efficient Technologies (GREET) Get a grant to invest in energy efficient equipment or technologies.   Infocomm@SME – Accounting Software Assistance Scheme Get a grant to defray the cost of purchasing and setting up accounting software listed in the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) Accounting Software Register.   iSPRINT (Increase SME Productivity With Infocomm Adoption & Transformation) Get a grant to defray costs of your infocomm project to improve or innovate your business operations.   Operation & Technology Roadmapping (OTR) Want to maximize returns from your investments in technology? Get a grant for expert help from A*STAR to create a technology roadmap.   Technology Enterprise Commercialisation Scheme (TECS) Get a grant to develop your technology ideas at conceptualisation stage to trial test your prototype.   Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading Initiative (T-UP) Tap on A*STAR’s pool of research scientists and engineers to upgrade your technology and jumpstart your R&D department.   Technology Innovation Programme – Centres Of Innovation Get access to ready resources in the one-stop centres which provide facilities, technology consultancy and advice.   Technology Innovation Programme (TIP) - Experts Get a grant to hire technical experts from leading local and overseas R&D institutions.   Technology Innovation Programme (TIP) - Projects Get a grant for technology innovation projects that lead to new products or processes for your business.   Technology Pioneer (TechPioneer) Scheme Are you developing technology for the environment or water industry? Get a grant of up to S$2 million for your customers to adopt your technology.   Tourism Technology Fund (TTF) Is your business in the tourism industry? Get a grant for technology innovations that enhance visitors’ experience or improve business efficiency.   Training ADVANTAGE! Scheme Get up to S$400,000 in incentives for companies to adjust their human resource practices in order to recruit, retain and re-employ more mature workers.   Aerospace Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) The Aerospace WSQ is a structured national skills training and certification system for the aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry.   Businesses For Families Grant Get a grant of up to S$50,000 to make your business, products and services “pro-family” and to attain the Businesses for Families Mark.   CRAFT For Chefs (CRAFT) Sign your chefs, cooks and other kitchen staff up for the subsidised course.   Customer-Centric Initiative (CCI) For F&B Funds for F&B businesses to improve their service levels.   Customer-Centric Initiative (CCI) For Healthcare CCI for Healthcare encourages businesses in the industry to raise their service levels.   Customer-Centric Initiative (CCI) For Land Transport CCI for Land Transport encourages organisations in the industry to improve their service standards.   Customer-Centric Initiative (CCI) for Retail Funds for retailers to improve their service levels.   Employability Skills System (ESS) for Employers Get a grant to train your staff in any of the 10 employability skills identified by WDA.   Enhanced Critical Infocomm Technology Resource Programme (Enhanced CITREP) A grant to train infocomm and non-infocomm professionals with critical, emerging and specialised infocomm skills.   Enhanced OPEN DOOR Fund (ODF) Hiring persons with disabilities? Get funding of up to $100,000 to redesign jobs, modify the workplace, and implement integration and apprenticeship programmes for them.   Enterprise Internship Programme (EIP) Get a grant to hire interns to identify, attract, develop and retain talent for your company.   F&B Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Get subsidies to train and certify your staff using the WSQ framework.   Healthcare Support WSQ Healthcare Support WSQ is a structured national skills training and certification system for the healthcare workforce.   Initiatives in New Technology (INTECH) Get a training grant to defray costs of developing or introducing new capabilities.   International Business Fellowship (iBF) Develop your manpower talent with in-depth knowledge of doing business in Central Asia, China, India, Latin America, the Middle East, Russia and Vietnam.   Management Associate Partnership (MAP) Get up to S$7,500 in support to attract and groom talents for your company.   Management Development Scholarship (MDS) Want to groom promising young managers in your company or attract new talent? Get partial scholarships for them to attend graduate business programmes at local universities.   Marine Re-Skilling For Employment (MariNE) Get a grant to re-skill workers to do tradesmen jobs in the marine industry.   Maritime Attachment Programme (MAP) Are you in the maritime business? Get a grant to sponsor your employees for overseas attachment.   Maritime Cluster Fund Course Fee Subsidy (MCF-CFS) Are you in the maritime business? Get a grant to send your staff for MCF-CFS endorsed training programmes.   Maritime Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (MPS) Are you in the maritime business? Get partial scholarships for your employees to attend postgraduate programmes at foreign and local universities.   National Retail Scholarships Programme Nominate promising existing or new employees for the National Retail Scholarship.   Overseas Trainer Attachment Programme (OTAP) Are you in the maritime business? Get a grant to bring in overseas trainers to conduct training for your staff.   Place & Train – Healthcare Assistants (Step-Down Care) Get a grant to train employees as healthcare assistants (HCAs) in step-down care institutions (e.g. nursing homes, community hospitals).   Place & Train – WSQ Certificate In Attractions Is your business in the tourism industry? Get funding support to train new employees with little or no industry experience for operational jobs.   Precision Engineering (PE) Manpower Initiative Programmes under this S$76 million initiative are designed to upgrade the skills of the precision engineering (PE) workforce holistically.   Precision Engineering Workforce Skills Qualifications Systems (PE WSQ) The Precision Engineering Workforce Skills Qualification Systems (PE WSQ) is a structured national skills training and certification system for the PE industry.   Skills Certificate in Pet Care and Management (Companion Animals) Get up to 90% subsidy for this compulsory training programme for pet shop operators who retail dogs, cats, rabbits, chinchillas and other rodents.   Process Industry Re-Skilling For Employment (PRocEss) Is your business in the process industry? Get a grant to train new employees without industry experience.   Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) Training Grant Get a grant for formal training and certification for your staff in professional energy management.   Retail Professional Traineeship Programme (RPTP) Is your business in the retail industry? Get a grant to hire and train professionals, managers and executives without retail experience.   Retail Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Retail Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) is a structured national skills training and certification system for the retail workforce.   Security Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) The Security Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) is a structured national skills training and certification system for the private security industry.   Skills Development Fund (SDF) For Training Providers Do you provide training courses? Get your courses funded by the Skills Development Fund (SDF).   Skills Programme For Upgrading And Resilience (SPUR) Get enhanced funding support for training your employees in Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ), national or industry recognised courses.   Skills Redevelopment Programme (SRP) Get subsidised training for your employees.   Skills Redevelopment Programme (SRP) For Training Providers Do you provide certifiable training courses? Get your courses approved under SRP and businesses that send their employees for your courses will receive training allowances.   Training Assistance Scheme (TAS) Tap on the TAS grant for your company’s general training and development needs.   Training Industry Professionals In Tourism (TIP-iT) Is your business in the tourism industry? Get a grant to send your staff for overseas training or develop local training programmes.   WSQ Certificate In F&B Service Sign yourself up for the WSQ Certificate in F&B Service or send your employees for the subsidised course.   WSQ Certificate In Food Preparation Get a subsidy to train and certify your kitchen staff in Food Preparation.   WSQ Certificate In Tour And Travel Services Is your business in the tourism industry? Get funding support to train new employees with little or no industry experience to become tour consultants and travel consultants.   WSQ Culinary Scholarships Get subsidies to send your cooks, chefs and kitchen staff for diploma courses.   WSQ Diploma in Tourism Are you in the MICE and Events industry? Get subsidies to send your staff for the WSQ Diploma in Tourism.   WSQ Food Hygiene Sign yourself up for the WSQ Food Hygiene or send your employees for the course.   WSQ For Therapy Services (Healthcare Support Sector) Get a grant to train employees in therapy services to work in acute healthcare or step-down care institutions.   WSQ Higher Certificate in Aerospace Maintenance Is your business in the aerospace industry? Send your employees to the subsidised WSQ Higher Certificate in Aerospace Maintenance course.   WSQ Higher Certificate In Healthcare Support Get a grant to train employees as healthcare support assistants (HCA) in nursing care, patient services or operating theatre support.   Venture Abroad International Business Fellowship (iBF) Develop your manpower talent with in-depth knowledge of doing business in Central Asia, China, India, Latin America, the Middle East, Russia and Vietnam.   International Development Grants Get grants to participate in arts events/competitions, collaborate on co-productions, or promote Singapore arts groups internationally.   Exporter Development Programme (EDP) Are you thinking of exporting your goods and services overseas or entering a new export market? Get subsidies to map out your export strategy, attend export workshops and go on an overseas market visit.   International Partners Programme (iPartners) An initiative to support the formation of international alliances among Singapore-based companies to raise their competitive edge for success.   Malaysia Singapore Third Country Business Development Fund (MSBF) A grant for Singapore and Malaysia companies to collaborate in feasibility studies and joint missions to third countries.   Market Development Scheme (MDS) Get a travel grant of up to S$20,000 a year to market your “Made-by-Singapore” movies, TV programmes and digital content at overseas trade fairs and missions.   Overseas Promotion Partnership Programme (OPPP) Design companies can obtain a grant for taking part in prestigious international design events.   Work-Life Strategies Businesses For Families Grant Get a grant of up to S$50,000 to make your business, products and services “pro-family” and to attain the Businesses for Families Mark.   Work-Life Works! (WoW!) Fund Get a grant to implement Work-Life Strategies, which will help your employees manage their work responsibilities alongside personal and family needs.   Workplace Health Promotion (WHP) Grant (SMEs) Are you a small or medium firm? Get up to S$10,000 to create health and sports programmes for your employees. The grant covers up to 90% of your cost.   Workplace Health Promotion (WHP) Grant Get up to S$10,000 to create health and sports programmes for your employees. The grant covers up to 50% of your cost.   Last updated on 02 September 2010 Best viewed using IE 5.0+ or Firefox 1.5+     Government Asst.         Answer a few simple questions and we'll help you find the right Government assistance for your business.   GO >>               Ask Us about Government Grants or browse through our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.   GO >>             Making Real Money From Virtual Economics read case story >> more case stories >>

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