SG Eco Fund (SGEF)
· Last verified 23 Oct 2026Funds ground-up, community-involving environmental sustainability projects by individuals, groups and Singapore-registered organisations (incl. companies).
- Support
- Up to 80% of supportable costs. Sprout category cap S$30,000; Main category cap S$1 million.
- Maximum funding
- S$1,000,000
- How to apply
- SG Eco Fund online application (go.gov.sg/sgef2)
- Apply before starting?
- Yes, before any commitment or payment
Recent changes
Sprout cap raised from S$8,000 to S$30,000 for SG60 and kept permanent from 1 Jan 2026. Main category deadline 31 Aug (2026 round closed); next Sprout deadline 31 Dec 2026.
Who is eligible
- Individuals (SC/PR 18+), teams, or Singapore-registered organisations
- Project based in Singapore with environmental benefit and community involvement (employees do not count as community)
- Main objective must not be commercial/profit-making
- No other government funding for the same project
- Costs before the project start date are not funded
Quick eligibility check
- 1. Is your project based in Singapore and does it benefit the environment?
- 2. Does it actively involve the wider community (not only your employees)?
- 3. Is the main goal non-commercial?
- 4. Are you NOT receiving other government funding for this project?
- 5. Can you fund at least 20% of the costs?
- 6. Are you a Singapore-registered organisation, or an SC/PR aged 18+?
0 of 6 answered.
What it covers
- Project costs judged reasonable and needed by the Trust
- Auditor costs (approved funding above S$30,000)
How to apply
- Pick Sprout (<=S$30k) or Main (<=S$1m)
- Apply by the deadline (Sprout: 30 Apr, 31 Aug, 31 Dec; Main: 31 Aug)
- Agree milestones and sign Letter of Offer
- Run project and claim by milestone
Claims: Reimbursement on milestones with progress/completion report and receipts; external auditor report for each claim if funding above S$30,000; final claim within 3 months of completion.
Documents you need
- Project proposal (objectives, environmental benefit, community engagement plan)
- Budget with cost items
- Quotations for major items
- ACRA/ROS profile (organisations)
- Milestone plan
- Progress/completion reports, receipts and invoices (claims)
- Auditor's report of factual findings (funding above S$30,000)
Frequently asked questions
What is the SG Eco Fund?
Funds ground-up, community-involving environmental sustainability projects by individuals, groups and Singapore-registered organisations (incl. companies).
How much funding does SGEF give?
Up to 80% of supportable costs. Sprout category cap S$30,000; Main category cap S$1 million.
Who is eligible for SGEF?
Individuals (SC/PR 18+), teams, or Singapore-registered organisations Project based in Singapore with environmental benefit and community involvement (employees do not count as community) Main objective must not be commercial/profit-making No other government funding for the same project Costs before the project start date are not funded
How do I apply for SGEF?
Apply through SG Eco Fund online application (go.gov.sg/sgef2). You must apply before the project starts or any payment is made.
What documents do I need for SGEF?
Project proposal (objectives, environmental benefit, community engagement plan); Budget with cost items; Quotations for major items; ACRA/ROS profile (organisations); Milestone plan; Progress/completion reports, receipts and invoices (claims); Auditor's report of factual findings (funding above S$30,000).
Sources
Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment before you apply.
