Resource Management & Optimisation

bill Up to 70% support for SMEs and up to 50% support for non-SMEs

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About this activity

Advisory and implementation support to help businesses optimise resource use (e.g. energy, carbon, waste, water, and materials) and improve operational efficiency in support of long-term sustainability objectives.

  • Support received for this activity counts towards your company's overall annual grant cap of S$100,000
  • Project must be completed within 12 months from date of approval
  • Costs incurred from date of application are covered upon approval

Areas of support

Companies can select any of the following options. All areas of support listed under your chosen option must be completed in full.

Option A: Advisory

  1. Examine resource usage to understand current performance (measured in applicable units such as tCO2e, kWh, tons, m3)
  2. Analysis of hotspots – evaluate areas with high resource consumption
  3. Development of resource management policy, roadmap and targets – set realistic goals and action plans
  4. Identification of relevant technologies and processes to optimise resource usage – recommend tools, equipment, or process changes for resource efficiency

Option B: Implementation

  1. Procurement and/or customisation of hardware or software – implement solution purchased or developed, with technical support, to enhance resource efficiency

Option C: Advisory + Implementation

  1. All areas of support as indicated above

Supported costs

  • Hardware costs
  • Professional service costs
  • Software costs

Non-supported costs

Include (but are not limited to):

  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Eligibility

Check your company's eligibility on BizSG.

Business entity must:

  • Be registered and operating in Singapore
  • Have at least 30% ownership (direct or indirect) by Singaporean(s) and/or Singapore PR(s), determined by the ultimate individual ownership
  • Not have started work or made any payment or deposit to a supplier, vendor, or third party prior to application submission

Project deliverables

At the end of the project, submit the relevant supporting documents corresponding to your chosen option:

  1. Option A (Advisory): Detailed report incorporating all areas of support listed under Option A
  2. Option B (Implementation): A report detailing current resource consumption and actual projected gains from one year of solution implementation, or up till claim submission if one year of solution implementation is not available; and proof of purchase and/or customisation, and solution deployment
  3. Option C (Advisory + Implementation): All deliverables as indicated above

Application documents and information required

  1. Vendor's proposal and quotation
  2. SS 680 certification if management consultant is engaged
  3. Projection of expected revenue growth as a result of the project, for 1 year after project completion
  4. Projection of expected cost savings as a result of the project, for 1 year after project completion
  5. Projection of new jobs created (overall and Singaporeans only) with gross monthly salary above S$5,000, for 1 year after project completion

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare your documents

Ensure all documents listed under the "Application documents and information required" section are ready before starting your application.

Step 2: Identify a suitable vendor

Identify a suitable vendor for your intended activity.

Step 3: Apply on the Business Grants Portal (BGP)

Sign in to the company's Corppass account to apply on BGP. If you do not have a Corppass account, refer to this guide to sign up.

Step 4: Receive your Letter of Offer

If the application is approved, a Letter of Offer (LOF) will be issued and must be accepted. The LOF will include the following details:

  • Conditions of support
  • Grant amount awarded
  • Project qualifying period
  • Project deliverables
Step 5: Complete your project

As proof of project completion, ensure all project deliverables outlined in the ‘Project deliverables’ section on this page or in the LOF are met.

After project commencement, if you need to make changes to your project, you may submit a change request during the project qualifying period. Note that only two types of changes are permitted: 

  • Change to project end date
  • Change to claim due date

All change requests are subject to approval.

Step 6: Prepare for claim submission
  • 6a. Set up your payment method

    Submit the necessary information for your preferred mode of disbursement. The grant will be credited to your stipulated bank account through PayNow (preferred) or GIRO.

    PayNow (preferred)

    Register for PayNow Corporate with your company’s UEN +3 alphanumeric suffix (if applicable):

    1. Contact the bank or log in to your bank’s internet banking or mobile banking app
    2. Link the UEN to the bank account. A 3-digit alpha-numeric suffix can be added to the UEN to create multiple PayNow proxies
    3. Enter the company name to complete the setup

    Once setup is completed, submit the PayNow Corporate details via the BGP claim form. Disbursement will be made within 14 working days after approval of claims.

    GIRO

    Submit GIRO details via the BGP form. Disbursement via GIRO may take up to eight weeks after approval of claims.

    In the event that neither PayNow Corporate nor GIRO has been set up, disbursement of the claim will not be possible.

  • 6b. Prepare your claim submission

    Before submitting your claim, take note of the following and ensure your documents are ready:

    • Only expenses approved in the LOF are eligible for support
    • All project expenses must be paid in full before submitting
    • Claims must be submitted before the claim due date

    (i) Deliverables documentation

    Ensure all project deliverables have been completed as stated in your Letter of Offer (LOF). Refer to the 'Deliverables' section on this page or your LOF for the full list of required documents.

    (ii) Expense verification documents

    Ensure you have the relevant proof of payment documents for all project expenses. If expenses were not paid directly by your company, include proof of reimbursement to the relevant party. Refer to the claim document requirements here for the full list of supporting documents required.

    Supporting documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by an English translation.

Step 7: Submit your claim on the Business Grants Portal

Once your documents are ready, log into the Business Grants Portal to submit your claim. Ensure all documents are clear and complete, as incomplete submissions may result in delays or rejection.

Important notes:

  • Additional documents or clarification may be requested during the claim process. Prompt responses will help ensure smooth processing of the claim.
  • Grant eligibility criteria apply until claim submission. If your company no longer meets the eligibility criteria at any point during the project, your claim will not be supported.
Step 8: Receive your disbursement

Once your claim is approved, you will receive an email notification.

You may expect to receive the grant disbursement in the stipulated bank account via your selected mode in the claim form within the timeline below.

  • PayNow Corporate: 14 working days after claim approval
  • GIRO: Up to eight weeks after claim approval

Check your bank account to confirm receipt of the grant.

For enquiry on grant disbursement, contact Enterprise Singapore.

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