Agri-food Cluster Transformation (ACT) Fund

Agri-food Cluster Transformation (ACT) Fund | Singapore Government Singapore Food Agency

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Step 1: Ensure you qualify

To apply under the ACT Fund:

Your farm must be a local farm with a valid licence from SFA.
You should have secured a farm site for the implementation of the proposed farming system to be funded.
Your farm should be free from unauthorised or illegal activities for at least 1 year before the date of application.
New farms that have not obtained their licences must have an in-principle approval from SFA to operate a farm at the premises stated in their farm licence application.

Step 2: Decide what you would like to apply for

There are two components: Capability Upgrading and Technology Upscaling. Each component has its own requirements, application guidelines and templates.

If you have any questions or need any help deciding which component is suitable for you, contact us at SFA_Incentives@sfa.gov.sg.

Step 3: Download the relevant documents

5-10 mins

Detailed information on each component, including the funding requirements, terms and conditions, application deadlines, and supporting documents required can be found in the documents.

Component	Documents
Capability Upgrading – Farming Equipment and Small-Scale Trials	Application Guidelines for Capability Upgrading Capability Upgrading Project Outcome [Template]
Capability Upgrading – C&G or GAP certification	Application Guidelines for Capability Upgrading
Capability Upgrading – Energy Efficiency Audit	Application Guidelines for Energy Efficiency Application Form for Energy Efficiency Audit Guidelines for Energy Efficiency Audit Report
Technology Upscaling (TU)	Application Guidelines for Technology Upscaling component Technology Upscaling component Proposal [Template] Technology Upscaling component Project Outcome [Template]

Step 4: Get your CorpPass (if needed)

15-20 mins

Use the table below to determine if you need a CorpPass.

Component	CorpPass Required?
Capability Upgrading – Farming Equipment	Yes
Capability Upgrading – C&G or GAP certification	No
Capability Upgrading – Energy Efficiency Audit	No
Technology Upscaling	Yes

If you do not have a CorpPass account, please refer to the CorpPass Guide for instructions on how to set one up.

Step 5: Prepare your application and submit

Varies

Follow the instructions in the Application Guidelines for the component which you are applying for.

Submit your application along with all supporting documents as directed in the Application Guidelines.

All applications, except for Capability Upgrading – C&G/GAP certification and Energy Efficiency Audit, must be submitted through the Business Grants Portal using your CorpPass.

Step 6: SFA reviews your application

12 to 20 weeks

Assuming the application is complete, then SFA will take around 12 - 20 weeks to process your application. During this time, SFA may contact you to clarify the information submitted.

Step 7: Accept Letter of Officer

1 month

If your application is approved, you will receive a Letter of Offer via Business Grants Portal (BGP) or email for Capability Upgrading - C&G/GAP certification and Energy Efficiency Audit.

The LOF will state the conditions of support and the amount of grant awarded.

You must acknowledge receipt and accept the LOF within the timeline indicated in the LOF, otherwise, the application will be considered invalid.

Step 8: Apply for cash advancement (if needed)

4 weeks

To help successful applicants defray the upfront costs, cash advancement of up to 20% of the maximum funded, is available under the TU component.

Download the Guidelines for Cash Advancement for more details. Assuming your application is complete, SFA will take around 4 weeks to process your application.

Agri-food Cluster Transformation (ACT) Fund

Who can apply for funding?

Singapore Food Agency

What is supported by the ACT Fund?

What is funded under “Capability Upgrading”?

What is funded under “Technology Upscaling”?

How to apply for funding?

Background on the ACT Fund

Last Updated 27 April 2026