Organisation Transformation Grant
The Organisation Transformation Grant (OTG) aims to encourage and support heritage businesses and organisations to adopt transformative and/or innovative projects that will contribute to the sustainability and long-term viability of their business.
The grant provides up to $40,000 for projects that display strong business improvement initiatives in the following categories which can address the unique challenges faced by individual businesses.
Products & Services
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Developing new market opportunities, product and/or service offerings such as
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Introduction of new or rebranded line of products
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Enhancements to current product offerings and services (e.g. digital services, new ways of engaging customers)
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People
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Improving the capabilities of current and/or new employees that include
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Transmission and implementation of skills that relate to the heritage aspects of the business
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Attending skills upgrading programmes or courses to improve manpower capability, skillsets and efficiency
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Process & Systems
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Developing processes and systems to enhance productivity and introduce innovative methods to improve the business that include
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Automation of manual processes of the business to improve manpower efficiency
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Adoption of technology and/or digital tools and platforms to improve business opportunities and customer experience
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| Business Improvements |
Development of new and innovative business strategies that include
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Enhancement off business operations and workflow effficiency
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Implementation of initiatives (e.g. rebranding, market research) to achieve improved business outcomes and strengthen brand positioning
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| Marketing & Publicity |
Adoption of new strategies to target new audiences and enhance visibility which include
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Working with companies to develop marketing campaigns and strategies
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Physical marketing initiatives specific to the project proposal (e.g. organising events, rental at trade shows, in-store design)
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Digital market initiatives specific to the project proposal (e.g. content creation, online advertising, redevelopment of online assets like website(s)).
Note: The OTG will not support marketing and publicity of existing products/services without a clear articulation of its role in the project proposal.
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The grant is open to heritage organisations and businesses (profit or non-profit) registered with Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) or with the Registry of Societies.
Examples of heritage businesses and organisation include those involved in (one or more of) the following categories:
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The creation, production and/or retail of traditional craft products and provision of related services
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The creation, production and/or retail of traditional food items and provision of related services
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The creation, production and/or retail of products, experiences or services linked to cultural heritage practices listed on Singapore’s Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage
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Businesses and organisations that have a proven track record in the contribution to the cultural identity of a neighbourhood or cultural precinct that they are located in
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Businesses and organisations that aim to revive or re-introduce heritage products and services that was historically found in neighbourhoods or cultural precincts
To apply, please visit OurSG Grants Portal and ensure that you have a valid Singpass/Corppass. Applications are only accepted via OurSG Grants Portal.
Note: Organisations must apply via OurSG Grants Portal using a valid Corppass account. Applicants applying for an Organisation using a Singpass account will not be accepted.
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The form will need to be accompanied by the Project Proposal and Budget Proposal.
The grant is open for application twice a year. All applications much reach us on the closing date by 2359h. Late applications will not be accepted. The table below lists the key dates and windows for application:
Application Window
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Expected Notification of Results
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Acceptance of Offer
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4 May – 15 June
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August/September
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Two weeks from date stated in the Letter of Award
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4 November - 15 December
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January/February
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Two weeks from date stated in the Letter of Award
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Successful applicants must sign and return the Acceptance of Offer to NHB within two (2) weeks from the date of Letter of Offer. All results are final.
Case Studies
Discover how Nanyang Sauce and Say Tian Hng Buddha Shop utilised the Organisation Transformation Grant to take on projects that help reinvent what their heritage businesses have to offer here.
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If you have any questions, or require information, you are welcome to contact our NHB officers at nhb_otg@nhb.gov.sg.
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