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Young ChangeMakers (YCM) Grant
Want to share your eureka moments with us? Have an amazing idea that can contribute to the community? With the YCM Grant, you can champion your causes and make a difference.
Last updated 31 July 2025
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Background
YCM is a by youth for youth programme that empowers youth curators in the grant making process and support other youths to take action to benefit the Singapore community and society.
The YCM offers a myriad of benefits:
YCM grant of up to $3,000 or $5,000 to kick-start your project
Perspectives and resources to value-add to your project
Networking opportunities with diverse groups of youths
Download the YCM Factsheet to find out more about the YCM Grant:
Project Application
Get ready your SingPass account and login to OurSG Grants Portal to submit your YCM grant applications! Do remember to send in your application at least 8 weeks ahead of the 1st Saturday of project implementation month.
For further enquiries, you may contact our friendly Grant Managers at partnership_enquiries@nyc.gov.sg.
We look forward to receiving your applications!
Guidebook Resource
Keen to start a youth-led ground-up project but unsure of how to? Or have started one but require some assistance?
Download a copy of our Guidebook on Starting a Youth-led Ground-up Project. The guide details the four stages of a ground-up project and provides some practical tips for youths at any stage of your ground-up journey, from project ideation to evaluation!
YCM – Youth Heritage Kickstarter Fund (YCM – YHKF)
As part of Our SG Heritage Plan 2.0, the National Heritage Board (NHB) has partnered NYC YCM grant to provide additional funding and resources to empower youths to take an active role in preserving and safeguarding Singapore’s heritage.
If you wish to promote the appreciation and understanding of Singapore’s heritage, you may be funded up to $5,000 or $7,000 to kickstart your project!
For more information about the YCM – YHKF, please visit here. Interested and eligible applicants can apply to the YCM – YHKF via the YCM grant on the OurSG Grants Portal.
Project Closure Report
Completed your project and wish to submit the documents for reimbursement?
For Project Closure Report, click here
Download the Statement of Accounts here
Please complete the Grant Feedback Form here
Please complete the YCM Survey Form (by all team members) here
Publicity Matters
Are you producing any collaterals or publicity materials? If yes, please credit NYC through the usage of NYC and YCM logo with the endorsement liner, “Powered By”, at all applicable platforms.
To download the logos, click here.
Grants available for youth to kickstart Ground Up Initiatives
NYC has compiled local grants to support youth-led initiatives, as more young people drive change. This reflects collaboration between government, public and private sectors.