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Ministry of Culture, Community & Youth

Supporting Youths

NYC provides various funding schemes aimed at helping youth and Youth Sector Organisations (YSO) to make their ideas a reality.

Last updated 27 May 2025

National Youth Fund (NYF)

National Youth Fund (NYF) lends support to youth-led ground-up initiatives and innovations for the co-creation of social change in the community. The NYF also supports youth leaders in pursuit of training and development, to lead community projects and start new social movements. Through partnerships, the NYF aims to better meet youth needs and empower youth to be the change. Visit https://www.nyc.gov.sg/programmes-grants/grants---national-youth-fund (opens in new tab) for more information.

Young ChangeMakers Grant (YCM)

Young ChangeMakers Grant (YCM) provides seed funding and support for youth-initiated projects that benefit the Singapore community and society. Through YCM’s monthly Open Mic sessions, youths can hear different perspectives, get connected with fellow like-minded youth and grow through sharing feedback and resources with one another. Visit https://www.nyc.gov.sg/programmes-grants/young-changemakers (opens in new tab) for more information.

Singapore ASEAN Youth Fund (SAYF)

Singapore ASEAN Youth Fund (SAYF) aims to foster greater interaction and friendships amongst the youth in the ASEAN member countries. SAYF provides support to projects that contribute to greater understanding and awareness of the ASEAN culture and encourage strong partnerships among ASEAN youth and organisations. Visit https://www.nyc.gov.sg/programmes-grants/grants---singapore-asean-youth-fund (opens in new tab) for more information.

A group of people posing for a photo with thumbs up in front of an ASEAN logo during ASEAN Youth Fellowship 2022 event.