At a Glance

Programme Snapshot

The OSCAR Fund is a micro-philanthropy fund that supports ground-up initiatives that strengthen collective care and mutual support for vulnerable communities.

FUNDING

S$14.5M

Since 2020

Issue in Focus

Community needs can be urgent and local, but ground-up groups often lack the resources to turn good ideas into sustained support for vulnerable communities.

More than 1M
beneficiaries

impacted since 2020

What This Enables

With micro-grants and partner support, more community-led projects can grow in reach, strengthen everyday networks of care, and mobilise volunteers over time.

More than 3,000
volunteers

mobilised since 2020

IMPACT

Close to 430 projects from more than 230 group-up groups supported since 2020

Project Highlight

Youth mentors from Heartland Literature improved literacy skills of more than 100 disadvantaged children, contributing to better educational and life outcomes

Project Highlight

Facilitators from Art and Grow Collective provided art sessions to more than 460 participants from Singapore Prison Service, inspiring more positive personal growth

Project Highlight

Peers from School of Ability & Recovery led employment preparation workshops for more than 45 people with mental health conditions, supporting their recovery with skills and work readiness

PARTNERS