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How long will the oscar@sg fund be active for?

The oscar@sg fund will continue to accept applications as long as there is funding. More updates will be available on our website and social media channels.

What is the processing time for the applications?

We will target to communicate the outcome of your application within 30 business days of receiving a satisfactorily completed application form from you. An email notification will be sent to you when the application result is finalised.

What are the conditions of the grant?

Projects should commence within 30 days and be completed within 6 months from date of approval.

Grantees are required to submit a Project Completion report with proof of expenditure (e.g. invoices and receipts) within 2 weeks after the date of completion of the project.

What are the types of projects that will be supported?

The projects should be aligned to our OSCAR values and qualifying criteria.

What expenses can be supported under oscar@sg fund?

Generally, the grant may only be used for program costs in connection with the project such as costs of purchase of goods and services for beneficiaries, rental fees for use of the venue (not exceeding 6 months), logistics, materials and transport costs.

The grant may not be used for manpower costs (e.g. salaries/self-remuneration), rental fees for use of venue (exceeding 6 months), recurring expenses (e.g. office rental, telephone and utility bills), personal expenses of volunteers (e.g. transport, meals, and accommodation), purchase of assets, gift vouchers, cash distribution or any mark-up of expenditure. (unless otherwise agreed)

Any part of the grant which is unused at the end of the project must be returned to the grantor within 2 weeks after the date of completion of the project.

How much funding can I expect from the fund if my initiative is supported?

If your application is approved, the funding support that you can expect:

• Direct Sponsorship: up to lower of 80% of qualifying project costs or S$5,000; and
• Further “dollar-for-dollar” matching with other funding sources: up to lower of S$50,000 (or until project costs are covered), with provision to increase up to S$100,000 in exceptional cases.