SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT NETWORK COMMUNITY FUNDING FUNDING GUIDELINES & APPLICATION FORMS

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT NETWORK COMMUNITY FUNDING FUNDING GUIDELINES & APPLICATION FORMS

INSTRUCTIONS (1) Please indicate NA where not applicable. (2) Please submit all necessary supporting documents. (3) Please email all enquiries/completed application form/supporting documents to sdn_community_funding@msf.gov.sg (4) Please submit the original Direct Credit Authorisation Form (Part II & III completed) at the same time of your application to Nanthini Partiban (Ms) Social Development Network 141 Redhill Rd #01-01, Blk D Singapore 158828 (5) Kindly note that all incomplete application form will not be considered. (6) Kindly note that the processing time is about 1 month from the receipt of the completed application form. (7) SDN s decision is final and we reserve the right not to disclose reasons for approving or rejecting any applications.

GENERAL INFORMATION What is Social Development Network Community Funding? 1. Social Development Network (SDN) Community Fund 1 supports singles programmes and social interaction events organised by organisations. Programmes are organised to empower singles with the social and relationship skills and social interaction events are organised to create social networking opportunities amongst the singles. Who may apply? 1. Application for funding is open to all Singapore-registered organisations; not-for-profit organisations, public agencies, non-government organisations, grassroots organisations, professional bodies, and companies registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore (ACRA). Proof of status must accompany application. 2. Application for funding is not open to (i) commercial or for-profit Family Life Education service providers and (ii) SDNTrust accredited dating agencies. What programmes and social interaction events are eligible for funding? 1. The proposed programme or social interaction event must meet one of the following objectives: a) Enrich, empower and equip participants with social and relationship skills through enrichment programmes for personal and professional development; and b) Maximise opportunities for participants to meet and interact with the opposite gender through meaningful and fun events or activities such as Camps, Sports, etc. Please note that a post event survey will be conducted by SDN one month after the event. SDN will email the post event survey to the participants. 2. The proposed programme or social interaction event must have a minimum of 10 participants. 3. All participants must be Singaporeans or PRs, aged 20 years and above. 4. Programmes for social and relationship skills (item 1a) must be delivered by subject matter experts. 1 An initiative of FamilyMatters!

5. Funding for all applicants applying for social interaction events (item 1b) must achieve a gender-balance of at least 60:40 amongst the participants. 6. All programmes and social interaction events require organisations to submit the registration list (including names, NRIC numbers, contact detail, email address) to SDN for ROM/ROMM screening at least 5 working days prior to the date of the programme or social interaction event. 7. The programme or social interaction event is by registration only. Walk-ins will not be allowed. 8. The following programmes or social interaction events will not be supported: a) Programmes or social interaction events that are religious in nature or proselytise a particular faith in its implementation; b) Programmes or social interaction events that are counseling or remedial in nature; c) Programmes or social interaction events that involve fund-raising; and d) Programmes or social interaction events that involve overseas trips. How much funding can my organisation receive? 1. SDN Community Funding will provide a co-funding of 80%, up to $600/hour, of the approved amount, or actual expenditure, whichever is lower. The maximum funding for a programme or social interaction event is capped at $2,400 per run. Note : The total funding, including sponsorships and donations, should not exceed the total programme or social interaction event cost. 2. The total funding, including sponsorships and donations, should not exceed the total programme or social interaction event cost. 3. Funding cannot be used for the purchase of vouchers, lucky draw prizes, photography service, videography service and/or equipment/furniture (e.g. laptops, projectors, cameras, tables & chairs etc). 4. Any contractual agreement in the delivery of programmes or social interaction events is between the organisation and the programme provider, if any. SDN will not be liable for costs incurred by either party in the event of programme or social interaction event cancellation. 5. All approved programmes or social interaction events must carry acknowledgment of SDN on all printed collaterals, using the prescribed SDN logo.

6. MSF reserves the right to withdraw or suspend funding in full or in part, or recover the disbursed funding in the event of the following: a) Wrong and/or misleading information is provided in the application form and/or supporting documents; b) Illegal or negligent acts that occur during any point of the funded programme or social interaction event, which have the potential to adversely affect the reputation of the Social Development Network, Ministry of Social and Family Development, any government bodies, public institutions, national leaders or any organisation/person; c) Content of programme or social interaction event is not secular; d) Proposed programme or social interaction event is changed significantly without prior written approval from MSF (SDN), and/or funding is used for purposes other than the approved events or activities; and e) Funding is used for purposed other than the approved programme or social interaction event. How does my organisation apply for the funding? 1. Funding application must be submitted at least 2 months prior to the commencement of the programme or social interaction event. 2. Applicant will need to submit application form via email to sdn_community_funding@msf.gov.sg. 3. Applicant must complete Part II of the Direct Credit Authorisation Form. Applicant must also bring the form to the bank to get Part III completed. The original Direct Credit Authorisation Form must be submitted at the same time of the application of funding to Social Development Network. 4. Each programme (Annex A) or social interaction event (Annex B) will require a separate application form. 5. Successful applicant will be notified of the outcome by email. Please note that successful applicant will be required to comply with SDN funding conditions. A copy of the funding conditions will be sent along with the confirmation email. 6. MSF s decision is final and we reserve the right not to disclose reasons for approving or rejecting an application.

How does my organisation receive the funding? 1. Funding shall be given on a reimbursement basis. Applicant shall maintain proper financial records for the programme or social interaction event and shall submit a request for reimbursement using the approved template, together with all supporting receipts/documents, including programme sheet, registration and attendance list within two months of the completion of the programme or social interaction event. Applicants shall declare all sponsorships/donations, if any, at the point of submission.

ANNEX A APPLICATION FORM (PROGRAMME - SOCIAL AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS WORKSHOP) 1 Name of Organisation 2 Contact Person Name & Designation Telephone No. Email Address 3 Programme Details Type of Programme Talk Workshop Others. Please specify Programme Title Objectives of the Workshop Date & Time Venue Programme Duration

Service Provider Expected No. of Participants Programme Outline (Example provided) Time Outline Please provide synopsis of the programme. 10.00am 10.30am 12.30pm 1.30pm 3.00pm Participants arrive Talk Begins Lunch Talk Resumes Feedback/End 4 Budget Breakdown Speaker(s) Venue Technical Equipment Refreshment Transport/Delivery Workshop Materials Publicity Others (please specify): LESS:

Sponsorships/Donations Total Cost 5 Declaration & Undertaking by Organisation I sincerely declare, to the best of my knowledge, that the information stated and attached hereto at the time of making this declaration is true, and I undertake to abide by the Funding Application and Reimbursement Process as stated in Annex C. Signature and Company Stamp: Name: Designation: Date:

ANNEX B APPLICATION FORM (SOCIAL INTERACTION EVENT) 1 Name of Organisation 2 Contact Person Name & Designation Telephone No. Email Address 3 Activity Details Type of Activity Camp Sport Others. Please specify Activity Title Objectives of Event Date & Time Venue Activity Duration

Service Provider Expected No. of Participants Gender Balance Ratio (Male) : (Female) Activities Outline (Example provided) Time Outline Please provide 2 games/activities to show they have been purposely planned to encourage gender-balanced social interaction. e.g. mixed gender grouping, couple activities, alternate male-female seating. 7.00pm 7.15pm Participants arrive 1 st Interactive Activity 7.30pm 2 nd Interaction Activity : 8.45pm 9.00pm Speed Dating Begins Speed Dating Ends/Networking Feedback/End

4 Budget Breakdown Facilitator (s) Venue Refreshment Social Interaction Related Components Publicity Others (please specify): LESS: Sponsorships/Donations Total Cost 5 Declaration & Undertaking by Organisation I sincerely declare, to the best of my knowledge, that the information stated and attached hereto at the time of making this declaration is true, and I undertake to abide by the Funding Application and Reimbursement Process as stated in Annex C. Signature and Company Stamp: Name: Designation: Date:

ANNEX C FUNDING APPLICATION AND REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS Talks, Workshops or Planned Social Interaction Events Organisation to complete : (a) Funding Application Form (Annex A or B) and email submit to SDN (b) Direct Credit Authorisation Form (Part II) and send original form to SDN at least 2 months prior to the date of the programme or social interaction event SDN to process application within 1 month from the receipt of the completed funding application form Upon approval, organisation to publicise programme or social interaction event Organisation to send registration list to SDN for ROM/ROMM screening at least 5 working days prior to date of programme or social interaction event Organisation submits receipts and reimbursement form to SDN within 2 months from completion of programme or social interaction event