SG Partnerships Fund

What SG Partnerships Fund does

SG Partnerships Fund (SGPF) is a $50 million government initiative administered by the Singapore Government Partnerships Office (SGPO), an agency under Singapore's Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). Announced in Budget 2026 by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the fund provides tiered public grants to support citizen-led community and social impact initiatives across Singapore. It serves individuals, ground-up community groups, and Singapore-registered organisations across diverse verticals including social services, community support, environmental sustainability, heritage preservation, and digital literacy.

The fund operates through three tiers: Seed (up to $5,000 for pilot projects, open year-round), Sprout (up to $50,000 for scaling across communities, requiring 20% co-funding), and Scale (up to $1 million for sector-wide impact, requiring 20% co-funding). Applications are submitted via the OurSG Grants Portal using SingPass or CorpPass authentication. The fund has no proprietary technology platform; it relies on the centralised OurSG Grants Portal for application processing and the SGPO website (built on the Isomer government platform) for information dissemination. Supporting ecosystem products include the Partners Portal (resource aggregation), Citizens' Circle (mentorship sessions), and Community Exchange (annual networking event).

SG Partnerships Fund does not generate commercial revenue. Its business model is the disbursement of state-allocated grant capital to eligible applicants for community initiatives. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, leveraging organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), earned media across major Singapore outlets (CNA, Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao), and partnerships with 25+ government-linked platforms (e.g., Giving.sg, raiSE, NYC, NParks, Mentoring.SG). The fund received over 200 applications within three months of Seed and Sprout tier launch in April 2026, indicating strong initial uptake.

Name

SG Partnerships Fund

Legal name

Singapore Government Partnerships Office

Website

https://sgpo.gov.sg

Company type

Public

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SG Partnerships Fund is a $50 million Singapore Government initiative under MCCY that provides tiered grants (Seed, Sprout, Scale) to citizens, ground-ups, and organisations for community and social impact projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Community Grants

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Federal & Federally-Sponsored Credit Agencies (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Community grant funding
• Government grants program
• Social impact funding
• Ground-up initiatives
• Nonprofit grant tiers

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Grant Disbursement: SG Partnerships Fund is a government-funded initiative under Budget 2026. It does not generate revenue but distributes funds to eligible applicants for community initiatives. The fund has three tiers: Seed (up to $5,000), Sprout (up to $50,000), and Scale (up to $1 million).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SG Partnerships Fund is a S$50 million Singapore Government initiative that disburses tiered grant funding to citizen-led community and social impact projects. It provides three funding tiers — Seed (up to S$5,000 for pilot ideas, open year-round), Sprout (up to S$50,000 with 20% co-funding for growing impact across communities), and Scale (up to S$1 million with 20% co-funding for Singapore-registered organisations delivering sector-wide impact). The fund is administered by the Singapore Government Partnerships Office (SGPO) under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and is complemented by the Partners Portal, Partnership Proposal Submission system, and Citizens' Circle mentorship programme.

Product overview

The Singapore Government Partnerships Office (SGPO) operates a unified government-citizen partnership platform centered on the $50 million SG Partnerships Fund, which offers three funding tiers (Seed, Sprout, and Scale) to support community initiatives at different stages. The platform also includes the Partners Portal providing access to funding resources, volunteering opportunities, and partnership networks; a Partnership Proposal Submission system for seeking government support; and Citizens' Circle for mentorship and idea development. Together, these services form a comprehensive ecosystem supporting Singaporeans from idea conception through to large-scale implementation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SG Partnerships Fund (SGPF) A S$50 million government grant programme providing tiered funding for citizen-led community initiatives in Singapore: Seed (up to S$5,000, open year-round, up to 100% of supportable programme costs, one-year implementation); Sprout (up to S$50,000, up to 80% funding, 20% co-funding required, two-year implementation); Scale (up to S$1 million, up to 80% funding including organisational capacity costs, 20% co-funding, three-year implementation). Open to individuals, ground-ups, and Singapore-registered organisations.
• Partners Portal A centralised resource platform curated by SGPO that connects individuals and ground-up organisations to funding opportunities, volunteering and giving platforms (e.g. Giving.sg), and partnership opportunities across multiple government agencies and community partners.
• Partnership Proposal Submission Online submission channel through which citizens can submit partnership proposals to the Government seeking support — including connections to networks, volunteers, expertise, event co-development, training, venue sourcing, and funding. Proposals are reviewed by SGPO and matched to relevant partners.
• Citizens' Circle A structured mentorship and idea-development programme providing hands-on support, feedback, and guidance to help citizens explore, refine, and develop community project ideas. Sessions include mentorship from government partners and networking opportunities with like-minded individuals.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Community Foundation of SingaporeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a volunteering and giving opportunity partner in the Partners Portal. A trusted philanthropy advisor assisting donors in achieving tangible and lasting change.
• Dementia SingaporeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a volunteering opportunity in the Partners Portal. Volunteer opportunities at care centres and advocacy events to serve Singapore's growing dementia community.
• Giving.sgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne-stop national platform to donate, volunteer and fundraise for over 600 registered non-profits in Singapore. Referenced as a resource for the SGPO ecosystem.
• National Youth Council (NYC) - DISCOVER Civic ActionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth-centric Civic Action Portal providing opportunities to do good. Complements SGPF's youth engagement mission.
• Mentoring.SGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-agency initiative where contributors can share expertise and wisdom to make a difference in young minds' lives.
• MSFCare NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSF initiative building a like-minded community dedicated to building a more inclusive and caring Singapore.
• NEA Volunteer CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer opportunities to raise awareness of shared environmental responsibility for a Clean & Green Singapore.
• NParks OneMillionTrees FacilitatorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer facilitators assist with tree planting events supporting NParks' City in Nature vision.
• People's Association (PA) Community VolunteeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Volunteers program for individuals passionate about community causes.
• Volunteer.gov.sgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCCY platform to search for volunteering opportunities.
• Bagus TogetherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst-stop platform for changemakers to gain access to resources, networks and support to develop ground-up initiatives.
• Digital for Life (Multi-Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-agency initiative for making a difference by starting projects to enhance Singaporeans' digital skills and wellbeing.
• Our SG Arts Plan (NAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Arts Council initiative for Singapore's future arts scene where artists, audiences, and partners participate.
• URA 'Long Island' ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpportunity for Singaporeans to shape the future of the East Coast through the Long Island project.
• Pro Enterprise PanelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform for innovative business ideas needing trial space or suggestions on business process and regulations.
• raiSEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for businesses to scale human-centered social impact.
• SG Youth Plan (NYC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform for sharing ideas and creating a brighter future for Singapore through youth participation.
• School-Industry Partnership (MOE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership opportunities with schools to co-create solutions with students and educators.
• Total Defence Sandbox (MINDEF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform for bright ideas that help the community put Total Defence into action.
• Caring SG Commuters MovementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-agency movement to foster a caring community culture in Singapore's public transport system.
• Nature Kakis (NParks)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork growing NParks' City in Nature vision in heartlands, encouraging appreciation and community stewardship.
• One Service Kakis Network (MSO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork for awareness of municipal issues and participation in ground-up initiatives.
• Young ChangeMakers Programme (NYC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBy youth for youth programme empowering youths through grants and mentorship in starting community-benefit projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SG Eco Fund (MSE): Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment government fund supporting community environmental projects. Comparable as a Singapore government grantmaking program with thematic community focus.
• Giving.sg: National one-stop giving platform in Singapore for donations and volunteering for over 600 registered non-profits. Comparable as a Singapore-specific grantmaking and giving infrastructure, and a listed SGPO partner.
• Community Foundation of Singapore: Singapore's largest community foundation providing philanthropic advisory and grantmaking services. Comparable as a grantmaking intermediary serving community causes in Singapore, and listed as a partner in SGPO's Partners Portal.
• Our SG Fund (MCCY): Sibling government grant program under the same parent ministry (MCCY) that funds projects bringing communities together and promoting Singapore's national identity. Directly comparable as a government-administered community grant in Singapore.
• National Youth Council (NYC) Young Changemakers: Singapore government agency providing grants and mentorship for youth-led community projects. Directly comparable as a public-sector grantmaking program targeting community changemakers in Singapore.
• Lively Places Fund (URA-HDB): Singapore government grant for ideas to enliven public spaces in neighbourhoods. Comparable as a government-administered community grant program operating in Singapore, referenced as an alternative funding resource.

Emerging players

• raiSE Singapore: Singapore-based social enterprise ecosystem builder supporting businesses to scale human-centred social impact. Comparable as it supports community changemakers scaling social impact, and is a listed SGPO partner.

Regional players

• Hong Kong Community Investment and Inclusion Fund: Hong Kong government-backed fund supporting community projects and social cohesion initiatives. Comparable as a regional Asian government grantmaking fund with similar community development and social impact mission.

Broad incumbents

• National Lottery Community Fund (UK): Large UK government-backed community fund distributing hundreds of millions annually to community projects. Comparable as a national-scale community grantmaking entity with multiple funding tiers and significant capital backing.

Others

• Open Government Products (OGP): Singapore government unit building civic tech products, credited with building the SGPO website. Comparable as an enabling infrastructure provider within the Singapore government ecosystem supporting SGPO operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/our_sg
• Facebookfacebook.com/oursingapore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/singaporegovernmentpartnershipsoffice
• Instagraminstagram.com/our_sg

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