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When Covid-19 hit our shores, The Majurity Trust with the support of Singapore-based family foundations, philanthropists and corporate partners launched the Singapore Strong Fund (SSF). It was the start of challenging times for Singapore. But the unprecedented difficulties compelled us to do more for ground-up initiatives that rose up to face the challenges head-on.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants should be from ground-up teams. (i.e. volunteer-led and driven groups, unregistered groups)
- Applicants should be at least 18 years old and above and residing in Singapore.
- Applicants’ ground-up initiative should benefit local vulnerable communities.
- Ground-up teams that are looking to build capacity and/or trial new approaches to serve the community.
Support & Collaborate
The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve today. The fear that gripped us at the start of the crisis has given way to a new normal as our society adjusts and copes.
Despite the unprecedented difficulties we have been facing, we continue to see an overwhelming outpouring of kindness, strength and resilience in our community. Our SG Strong grantees (groups of individuals and not-for-profit organisations) continue to meet needs on the ground today, particularly those who are most vulnerable and struggling.
We are humbled and encouraged by the opportunity that The Majurity Trust has been given to support and enable the ground-up initiatives to do good. As we move forward, we remain committed to support and nurture this network of SG Strong grantees to collaborate and grow to meet the ever-present needs of vulnerable in our community.
#SGStrong Network
Stay Connected with Us
Are you a current SG Strong grantee, or changemaker who is doing work on the ground?
Join our SG Strong Community virtual group and be part of our network as we share insights, resources and collaboration possibilities to do better on the ground.
Groundup@Sg
A partnership between The Community Foundation of Singapore and The Majurity Trust.
More than a year into the pandemic, ground-up groups in Singapore continue to step up and want to do more for the community. This $300K funding initiative is an extension of the SG Strong Fund to help ground-ups build capacity and strengthen their impact as part of the SG Strong Community.
#SGStrong Stories
Together we are stronger than Covid-19. Read and be inspired by what our grantees have done.
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Arya Vohra and his team hosted a virtual hackathon #CodeForCorona...
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Special Thanks
The Majurity Trust would like to thank the following philanthropists, foundations and corporate offices for giving to the SG Strong Fund. Their quick response allowed the ground-up initiatives to meet the urgent needs of the community during the COVID-19 crisis:
Seed Donors
Other Donors
The Majurity Trust would also like to thank The Community Foundation of Singapore for their generous donation of $300,000 to kickstart Groundup@Sg, furthering the impact of ground-up efforts.
Grant Panel
Overseeing the grant approval process is our distinguished grant committee:
Mr Harris Zaidi
Director, Arte Pro and SGStrong Donor
Mr Martin Tan
CEO, The Majurity Trust
Ms Donna Cheng
Senior Director, Strategic Communications, The Majurity Trust
Ms Joyce Teo
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, The Community Foundation of Singapore
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IN THE NEWS
Thank you to all our media friends and partners who helped to spread the word.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 What is the SG Strong Fund?
The SG Strong Fund was launched in February 2020 to support ground-up initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the initial fundraising round, we raised a total of $550,000 from 10 philanthropists, corporate and family foundations. This supported a total of 149 community-led initiatives, galvanised 10,615 dedicated volunteers and touched the lives of 196,359 beneficiaries.
2 What is Groundup@Sg?
Groundup@Sg is a $300K funding partnership initiative between The Majurity Trust and The Community Foundation of Singapore’s Sayang Sayang Fund to support ground-up teams in Singapore in their capacity-building efforts and strengthen their impact as part of the SG Strong Community.
3 Who’s eligible to apply for Groundup@Sg?
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Applicants should be from ground-up teams. (i.e. volunteer-led and driven groups, unregistered groups)
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Applicants should be at least 18 years old and above and residing in Singapore.
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Applicants’ ground-up initiative should benefit local vulnerable communities.
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Ground-up teams looking to build capacity and/or trial new approaches to serve the community.
4 What are the grant details?
Approved projects can receive funding of up to 90% of the actual project cost, capped at $7,000.
5 What expenses can be supported under Groundup@Sg?
Project-based expenses
Organisational development/capacity-building resources, i.e. productivity tools and software, volunteer learning workshops
Stipends to cover project management and relevant volunteer expenses, capped at 20% of approved funding
6 How can I apply for Groundup@Sg?
Submit a grant enquiry to indicate your interest and the TMT grants team will get back to you within 2 days to proceed with your application.
7 What is the approval timeline?
The outcome of the application will be shared within 1 month after the TMT grants team has clarified the proposals with applicants.
8 What are the conditions of the grant?
Grantees are required to submit a short report with proof of expenditure (i.e. receipts and invoices) within 2 weeks after the project has been completed.
9 How will the funding be disbursed?
Disbursements are made via bank transfer 5-10 working days after the Grant Agreement Form is signed. 50% will be given upfront and the remainder to be disbursed after the submission of the Project Completion Report.