Effective 15 July 2025, the CCF Start-Up Grant empowers newly registered co-ops with essential funding to build strong foundations for growth.

PREREQUISITES AND CONDITIONS

1. The Co-operative is registered with the Registry of Co-operative Societies (RCS).
2. A newly registered co-operative may qualify for Start‑Up Grant of up to $30,000, upon meeting the following conditions.
3. Tranche 1 – $15,000
   1. Must submit grant application within four (4) months from date of incorporation and
   2. Must submit a business plan
4. Tranche 2 – $15,000
   1. Must submit grant application after six (6) months from date of incorporation and within 12 months from date of incorporation;
   2. Must submit a robust purchasing policy which is subject to assessment by the CCF Secretariat; and
   3. Must provide evidence of on-going operations, including all of the following:
      • Bank statement of co-operative; and
      • Notes of Committee of Management meetings; and
      • Outreach emails or evidence of member engagement activity; and
      • Any other supporting documents requested by CCF Secretariat

   [Note: A co-operative that did not apply or qualify for Tranche 1 may still qualify for Tranche 2.]

5. The CCF reserves the right to claw back (fully or partially) the Start‑Up Grant fully or partially if it is found that a co-operative had submitted misleading or wrongful information to the CCF Secretariat.

APPLICATION

To apply, please download application form and include all required supporting documents.

Completed documents are to be sent via email to your respective Relationship Manager (SNCF affiliates) or email us.

Alternatively, you can send via post to:

CCF Secretariat
Singapore National Co-operative Federation
510 Thomson Road
#12-02 SLF Building
Singapore 298135