Press Releases
Support For Operators With A Social Mission
17 Jul 2019
I. PRE-SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY FUND
[For non-anchor operators registered/licensed with ECDA]
Non-anchor operators who wish to embark on projects that promote the holistic development of less advantaged children in their centres may apply for the Pre-school Opportunity Fund. Projects can include targeted programmes, partnerships with stakeholders, or customised in-house projects that develop children in one or more of the following areas: cognitive, aesthetic, moral, physical and social & emotional development. The funding cap is $1,300 per qualifying child for each project.
Interested applicants are required to submit a project proposal to:
Sector Funding
Early Childhood Development Agency 51 Cuppage Road, #08-01 Singapore 229469
The respective project application dates and funding periods are as follows:
| Project application dates | Funding period |
| 1 Sep to 31 Oct 2015 | Jan to Dec 2016 |
| 1 Sep to 30 Sep 2016 | Jan to Dec 2017 |
| 1 Sep to 30 Sep 2017 | Jan to Dec 2018 |
| Closing by 31 Aug 2018 | Jan to Dec 2019 |
For further enquiries, please contact us at sector_funding@ecda.gov.sg or call our hotline at 67359213.
II. ENHANCED VWO DEVELOPMENT GRANT
[For non-anchor operator child care centres in HDB void deck premises operated by VWOs]
With effect from 14 August 2013, VWOs who are allocated HDB premises through the open selection process will qualify for the enhanced development grant support. The higher level of funding and norm cost will enable VWOs to receive greater support for infrastructure development of their new centres. For further enquiries, please contact us at sector_funding@ecda.gov.sg or call our hotline at 67359213.
| Development Cost Support (Enhanced) | Furniture & Fittings (F&E) grant |
| Development Grant: Equivalent to 50% of $665 per m2 (based on floor area); OR the actual cost incurred,whichever is lower. | F&E Grant: The licensed capacity of the entre, up to $27,000 for the first 30 places and $300 for each additional place; OR the total sum of the approved invoices submitted, whichever is lower. |
Upcoming OSP Sites
VWOs may refer to details on the upcoming sites, the open selection process and evaluation criteria at the following links:
- Interested VWOs are to submit proposals through the Open Selection Process to demonstrate the quality and affordability of their child care services.