Get a grant of up to S$300,000 to start a social enterprise that helps disadvantaged Singapore Citizens become self-reliant.
For who?
- All businesses and organisations registered with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
- All organisations registered with the Registrar of Societies.
For what?
- To provide seed funding to social enterprise start-ups that aim to help disadvantaged Singapore Citizens become self-reliant by providing employment and training opportunities.
- Disadvantaged Singapore Citizens include those who are:
- ex-offenders
- older, less educated
- recovering from psychiatric illnesses
- Projects funded must have the following:
- compelling Social Objective
- viable Business Proposition
- committed Team
- CEF has funded a wide range of social enterprises including:
- food caterers and cafés
- specialised education providers
- apparel and handicraft makers
- retailers
How much?
- You can get up to 80% of the total project cost, subject to a maximum of S$300,000.
Things to note
- Your project should be able to sustain itself from the business revenues that it generates. Your project should not rely on donations or other social programmes for continuous funding.
- Your social cause should be aimed at helping disadvantaged Singapore Citizens become self-reliant through providing them with employment or training them for employment. CEF does not fund start-ups with arts, cultural, health or environmental objectives.
Facts & Figures
- ComCare Enterprise Fund has funded 66 social enterprises since 2003.
For more information
ComCare Enterprise Fund (CEF)
Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS)