Hawkers' Productivity Grant (HPG)
· Last verified 23 Oct 2026Reimburses hawker stallholders for automation equipment and digital services such as e-ordering, queue and kitchen management systems.
- Support
- Up to 80% of equipment unit cost (excluding GST), capped at S$7,000 per stallholder across the grant period.
- Maximum funding
- S$7,000
- How to apply
- Hawker Centres Management System (hawkersonline.nea.gov.sg)
- Apply before starting?
- Yes, before any commitment or payment
Recent changes
Last application phase ended 31 Mar 2026; applications submitted before 1 Apr 2026 are still processed. NEA says the next phase will be announced later. Separately, the July 2026 support package gives hawker rental support (see hawker-rental-support-2026).
Who is eligible
- Valid hawker licence
- Valid tenancy with NEA or an NEA-appointed operator with at least 1 year remaining
- Comply with NEA terms
- Equipment must be on NEA's Automation Equipment List and not funded by other grants
- Equipment must not be bought before approval
Quick eligibility check
- 1. Do you hold a valid hawker licence?
- 2. Do you have at least 1 year left on your NEA (or NEA-appointed operator) tenancy?
- 3. Is the equipment on NEA's Automation Equipment List?
- 4. Have you NOT already bought the equipment?
- 5. Is the equipment NOT funded by another grant?
- 6. Is a new HPG application phase currently open?
0 of 6 answered.
What it covers
- Automation equipment on NEA's list
- Digital services (e-ordering, queue/order management, kitchen management systems)
How to apply
- Pick equipment from NEA's Automation Equipment List / suppliers' catalogue
- Apply online via HCMS before buying
- Buy and install after approval
- Submit claim for 80% reimbursement
Claims: Reimbursement on submission of invoice and proof of payment after approval.
Documents you need
- Hawker stall licence and tenancy details
- Supplier quotation for listed equipment
- Invoice and proof of payment (claim)
- Bank account details for reimbursement
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hawkers' Productivity Grant?
Reimburses hawker stallholders for automation equipment and digital services such as e-ordering, queue and kitchen management systems.
How much funding does HPG give?
Up to 80% of equipment unit cost (excluding GST), capped at S$7,000 per stallholder across the grant period.
Who is eligible for HPG?
Valid hawker licence Valid tenancy with NEA or an NEA-appointed operator with at least 1 year remaining Comply with NEA terms Equipment must be on NEA's Automation Equipment List and not funded by other grants Equipment must not be bought before approval
How do I apply for HPG?
Apply through Hawker Centres Management System (hawkersonline.nea.gov.sg). You must apply before the project starts or any payment is made.
What documents do I need for HPG?
Hawker stall licence and tenancy details; Supplier quotation for listed equipment; Invoice and proof of payment (claim); Bank account details for reimbursement.
Sources
- Official page: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/hawker-management/programmes-and-grants
- https://www.mse.gov.sg/latest-news/written-reply-to-parliamentary-question-on-hawkers--productivity-grant-/
Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with National Environment Agency before you apply.
