LearnSG Seed Fund
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Who is it for
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Learner profile
Location
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11 Eunos Road, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore View Map
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Direction
Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) is a 3 minutes walk from Paya Lebar MRT, accessible via the East-West Line (EW8) and Circle Line (CC9).
Circle Line (CC9), Exit B
Upon exiting, walk straight and you will see LLI on your right after passing Paya Lebar Square.
East-West Line (EW8), Exit A
Upon exiting, turn left and walk straight until you reach Paya Lebar Road.
Then, turn right, walk straight and you will see LLI on your right, after passing Paya Lebar Square.
Premise
No idea is too big or too small. Get funding for up to 90% of project costs, capped at $50,000 (whichever is lower).
So, get together with your friends, neighbours or community and bring your learning ideas to life with LearnSG Seed Fund.
* All projects should not be profit driven and Applications are open till 28 February 2017.
Description
LearnSG Seed Fund – a $3 million fund set aside for 1 year – aims to grow community-led learning initiatives.
Applications will be open to groups of individuals, organisations, schools and community groups with the following criteria:
Groups must comprise at least two individuals, 18 years old and above with at least one being a Singaporean. Individuals below 18 years old may apply through their schools.
Schools include educational institutions (for example, MOE primary/secondary schools, junior colleges, ITEs, polytechnics, universities and private institutions).
Organisations must be registered in Singapore with the Registrar of Society (ROS) or the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
Applicants will need to fill in the online application form and submit: Your project proposal, Team members’ particulars, Project budget, Projected timeline, Attach any other supporting documents in .jpeg or .pdf format
After applications are submitted, the Evaluation Committee will get back to you within 1 month from the application submission date.
Should your application be approved, you will sign a Letter of Offer with the Office of Lifelong Learning. Once this is done, you will receive an upfront disbursement of 50% of the approved project cost within approximately two weeks, for you to kick start your project.
At the end of your project, you will receive the remaining 50% of the approved project cost, supported by end of project report and proof(s) of deliverables/outcomes and relevant supporting document(s) such as receipts and invoices.
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Key Learnings
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To better understand the big picture
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To understand the application process
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To understand the criteria
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To explore success stories
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To share the outcomes with fellow practitioners and organizations
Pre-requisites
We are looking for ideas that:
>Build and promote lifelong learning culture
>Impart and encourage work and life skills learning
>Benefit the community and Singapore
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Methodology
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Topics and agenda
LifeLong Learning Movement
The Lifelong Learning Festival is a celebration of lifelong learning through a day of exciting learning activities including free talks and workshop on personal enrichment, health & wellness and work skills. The festival aims to raise awareness and inspire lifelong learning and make every day a learning day for everyone. The event is catered for all walks of life, be it the young in school or the adults at work to the young at heart.
Whether you are a student, a working adult starting out in your career, a professional in your mid-career, or an experienced worker in your silver years – you can access a wealth of resources to help you attain skills mastery.
Nurturing a culture of lifelong learning together with the skills, passion and contributions of every individual will drive Singapore’s next phase of development towards an advanced economy and inclusive society.