How to apply

Application guidelines

• All applications are to be submitted via the OurSG Grants (OSG) portal – CorpPass login will be required

• Applications must be made by the charity, not a third-party fundraiser

• Only funds collected via supportable platforms are eligible for EFR matching. Supportable platforms include physical events (e.g., Charity Walk, Gala Dinners, Fun Fairs) and digital fundraising projects on Approved platforms. Approved platforms include fundraising campaigns on approved digital crowdfunding platforms or on charities’ corporate websites)

• The total expenditure for your fundraising project must not be more than 35% of the total funds raised, excluding Tote Board’s contribution, in-kind contributions and any other Government funding 

• Only funds that have not been matched from other Government funding and/or Tote Board’s non-EFR funding (such as, but not limited to, Cultural Matching Fund, Community Silver Trust, Community Capability Trust, One Team Singapore Fund and SG Gives matching grant) will be considered for EFR matching

• Submit your EFR application through the OurSG Grants Portal at least 30 days before:

  • Your physical fundraising event (if physical-only or hybrid); or

  • Your digital campaign launch date (if digital-only)

Application acknowledgement

You will receive a system-generated reply once the application has been successfully submitted.

Application assessment

Please allow a processing time of up to 45 working days upon receipt of a complete application with all required information and supporting documents. Incomplete submissions or requests for clarification will extend this timeframe.

Application outcome

An email notification will be sent out to inform applicants of the outcome of your application.

EFR calculator

Note: 

• Each application is subject to Tote Board’s approval

• We reserve the right to reject any application at our sole discretion without providing any reason

• Tote Board takes a serious view of, and will take action against, any abuse of our EFR Programme