Before you apply

1. Learn more about CEF on the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) website.
   
   
2. Ensure that your start-up and your project qualify for funding. Use the CEF Fact Sheet (WORD) as a guide.
   
   
3. Draw up your business plan.
   Use the CEF Business Plan Template (WORD).

4. Submit your business plan to comcare@mcys.gov.sg. The CEF Secretariat will assess if your project qualifies for funding.
   
   
5. Wait 2-3 weeks for the CEF Secretariat to reply. Projects which qualify will proceed to the next step.

6. Refine your CEF proposal.
   The CEF Secretariat will guide you through the process.
   
   
7. Submit final proposal to the CEF Secretariat.
   Your proposal will be evaluated by the CEF Evaluation Panel. You may be asked to make a presentation to the Panel.
   
   
8. Wait 3 working days for the CEF Secretariat to inform you of the outcome.

9. Prepare legal documents as directed by the CEF Secretariat. E.g. lease agreement, partnership agreement, Interbank GIRO form, etc.
   
   
10. Sign the contract with the CEF Secretariat.
    The funds will be given to you according to the terms of the contract.
    
    
11. Start on your project.
    Receive CEF according to the contractual terms.
    
    
12. Keep proper financial records.
    E.g. expenses, invoices, receipts relating to the project.
    
    
13. Keep proper project records.
    E.g. scope, timeline, deliverables, progress reports, evaluation reports.
    
    
14. Submit quarterly progress reports and annual audited financial statements