Apply for Grant

Submit your proposal to the Enabling Lives Initiative Grant.

It is important that persons with disabilities have adequate living and care support, and maintain their physical and mental well-being. With a network of care in the community, caregivers and persons with disabilities can harness their strengths and thrive across different milestones in life.

Challenge Statement

1

How might we support persons with disabilities in their journey to achieve independent living, and physical and mental wellbeing in the community?

Opportunity Areas

Ageing in place Social-health integration Support for mental health challenges

2

How might we prepare and support caregivers of persons with disabilities to thrive across key milestones in their lives?

Opportunity Areas

Future care planning Support for family as a unit Catalyse community and place-based support


Key Events and Activities

Key events and activities

Eligibility and Funding Guidelines


Social Service Agency

Research Institute

Institute of Higher Learning

Social Enterprise

Commercial Entity*

Non-private Hospital

*All commercial entities are to partner with at least one user group from the local disability community to be eligible for the grant.

What does the ELI Grant fund?


The grant supports new innovative ideas as well as the scaling up of existing ELI Grant Projects

01. Product & Prototype


02. Programme & Service


03. Toolkit


04. Digital Platform & Application

The theme for Grant Call 6 is Unlocking Potential, Enriching Lives

Min. project value

SGD80,000

Funding Guidelines

The Grant covers between 50% and 90% of the eligible expenses of the project. All projects must commit to a minimum of one year and up to a maximum of three years.

Proposals are evaluated by an independent Evaluation Panel based on merits of the proposal and the type of organisation.

Eligible expenses for claims include costs directly related to project development such as manpower, marketing and outreach, equipment, software and consumables, third-party research and consultancy.

The Grant does not cover daily operation costs such as rental of office spaces, utilities, and manpower costs not related to the project.

The final funding quantum and funding components are decided by the Evaluation Panel, and in some situations, Tote Board. Grant applicants are expected to co-fund, or seek other funding sources to cover the remaining expenses not covered by the Grant.


Evaluation Criteria


Collaboration

Proposal should leverage the strength of cross-sector partnerships to achieve a greater collective impact.

Sustainability

Proposals must show a sustainable, positive impact on the lives of person with disabilities or their caregivers beyond the funding period

Innovation

Proposal is new or different from existing solutions in the disability sector.

Team Composition

Project team has the capability to implement the proposal successfully.

Needs Analysis

Proposal should address a valid need in the sector.

Reach

Proposal should develop plans to outreach to their target beneficiaries during funding period.

Scalability/Adaptability/Adoptability

Proposal should have potential to be scalable, adaptable and adoptable after the funding period.


How to Apply

1

Before you apply

Visit the ELI Grant website for details on the Grant and eligibility criteria.

Take note of important dates such as application deadlines and sharing sessions.

2

Application

Submit application form and other supporting documentations to the ELI team via Cognito Forms.

3

After you apply

Upon receiving your completed application form, you will receive an acknowledgement email.

The ELI team may contact you for further details about your project and request additional information if needed.

4

Result

Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email to participate in the Incubation Phase.

After the Incubation Phase, applicants will present their project to an independent Evaluation Panel to determine their funding eligibility.

Unsuccessful applicants will be informed accordingly.