The future of the social impact needs vibrancy and innovation.
TMT hopes to journey with you, the next generation of non-profit leaders and organisations, as we strive to drive impact in the sector. Together, we can open up new horizons of social impact.
6-8 of the most promising ground-up activators and non-profits in Singapore will be supported in our incubation programme.
Depending on the needs of your organisation, we will work closely with you to provide yearly unrestricted funding, capacity building resources, networks and contacts.
Eligibility Criteria
- Are a ground-up group or new non-profit from 0-3 years old
- Have good track record of serving the vulnerable community
- Have high growth & impact potential
- Raised less than $250,000 to date
- Have at least 1 founding team member who is committed to joining full-time*
UP TO $150K OVER 3 YEARS
From Start-up to Maturity
We hope to enable innovation and creativity for newer nonprofits. The fund will support our grantee partners to progress from start up to growth and maturity
IS THIS YOUR ORGANISATION?
- GROUND UP ACTIVATORS Volunteer-run groups actively considering to register as a non-profit organisation
- NEW NPOS (0-3 YEARS)
Young non-profit organisations actively working towards charity and IPC status
What is the
Lam Soon
New Horizon Fund?
3 YEAR SEED FUNDING
The unrestricted funding will enable you to focus on organisational development, and also to create space for innovation & creativity
CAPACITY BUILDING
To ensure that you have the best tools to succeed, TMT will engage you in 3 ways to build capacity:
- Diagnosis & Scoping: identifying key problem statements and facilitating needs-based assessments
- Strategic Assistance: providing masterclasses and resource persons with expertise in organisational growth
- Impact Evaluation: helping you achieve evidence-based and data-driven programming
COMMUNITY BUILDING
To provide you with guidance, solidarity and camaraderie, TMT will offer:
- Networking opportunities with other teams, funders, potential partners, beneficiaries
- Mentorship opportunities with established teams and sector experts
- Co-working space desks and meeting rooms for grantee partners at TMT’s office at Gateway East*
- The goal is to build a community of like-minded stakeholders that you can leverage on for resources, expertise and collaboration
Grant Panel
Overseeing the grant approval process is our distinguished grant committee:
Mr Eugene Seow
Board Member, The Majurity Trust
Chan Chia Lin
Holywell Pte Ltd, Director, National Council of Social Service, Vice President
William Toh
Country CEO and CEO Maybank Singapore
Ms Melissa Kwee
CEO, National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre
Application process
Applications are now closed. The next application window will open in Q1 2023.
Launch of Lam Soon New Horizon
Better.sg
Migrant X Me
Impart
Tapestry
KampungKakis
Grantee Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
1 How to apply? What are key dates to take note of?
Applications are now closed. The next application window will open in Q4 2022.
2 How will organisations be selected?
A grant panel has been set up by TMT to assess applications and select organisations based on the strength of the founding team, quality of the solution and the org’s growth potential.
3 Are there restrictions on how the funds can be used?
Funds are unrestricted, meaning that you can propose the use of funds according to your needs. But post-approval, funds should only be for the approved use stated in the proposal.
4 How does TMT measure the total amount of funds raised, given the $250K limit in the application?
All income will be considered, including donations, grants, programme fees. However, $250k is a reference point, we strive to be flexible within a reasonable range.
5 What's the timeline for the hired full-timer to join the organisation in order to meet the Fund requirements?
We will work with your organisation to determine a suitable timeline. As a rule of thumb, approved grantee partners should hire within the first 3 months. *If neither of the founding team members is a full-time hire, they should continue holding key volunteer positions.
6 When will the capacity building courses be held and what will the commitment be?
Masterclasses and learning sessions will begin in April 2022 and will be held quarterly. There will also be quarterly check-ins on your growth progress.