3R Fund Singapore

What does 3R Fund support?

Process redesign to reduce waste; recycling infrastructure; innovative waste sorting/recycling systems and equipment; new operations or systems that increase recycling or reduce waste generation.

The programme is relevant across the following project stages: Technology Adoption, Implementation / Transformation, Capital Investment / Infrastructure, Retrofit / Upgrade.

Current sector or technology coverage includes All sectors, Sustainability / Decarbonisation.

Who can apply?

Any organisation in Singapore may apply, including companies. Project must reduce, reuse or recycle at least 100 tonnes of solid waste over the project duration.

Applicant profile: Companies and other Singapore organisations.

Local ownership: No local ownership requirement.

How much support is available under 3R Fund?

Up to 80% of qualifying costs, with actual funding depending on quantity/type of waste reduced or recycled.

Up to S$1 million per project or per applicant.

What expenditure can qualify?

Manpower; equipment; materials and consumables; professional services; other project-relevant qualifying costs. GST excluded.

Only expenditure falling within the programme’s qualifying scope should be included in the funding or incentive model.

Key conditions

• Project must not have commenced before application. Minimum outcome is 100 tonnes of waste reduced/reused/recycled. Maximum project duration is 3.5 years, including at least 1 year of operations. Support is reimbursement-based and linked to actual waste outcomes.

When should you apply?

The programme is available on a rolling basis under the current guidance.

The project should be assessed before commitment or commencement so that any pre-application restrictions are preserved.

How does the application process work?

The current guidance uses direct engagement with National Environment Agency (NEA) for application information and submission requirements.

A practical workstream is:

1. confirm company and project eligibility;
2. define the supported scope, outcomes and qualifying cost base;
3. check timing, collaboration, vendor or pre-approval conditions;
4. prepare and submit through the official programme route;
5. respond to agency assessment requirements; and
6. implement and retain evidence against the approved conditions if support is awarded.

Is 3R Fund relevant to your project?

A strong fit is a company whose planned project clearly matches the supported activities: Process redesign to reduce waste; recycling infrastructure; innovative waste sorting/recycling systems and equipment; new operations or systems that increase recycling or reduce waste generation.

The opportunity is weaker where the project cannot satisfy one of the decisive conditions identified above, even if the broader business objective appears relevant.

How Reeve | R&D supports 3R Fund

Reeve | R&D can manage the incentive workstream—eligibility assessment, project structuring, funding modelling, application preparation, agency interaction and post-award requirements—while the company remains the formal applicant where required by the programme.

Frequently asked questions

How much support is available under 3R Fund?

Up to 80% of qualifying costs, with actual funding depending on quantity/type of waste reduced or recycled. Up to S$1 million per project or per applicant.

Is there a local ownership requirement?

No local ownership requirement.

Who can apply?

Any organisation in Singapore may apply, including companies. Project must reduce, reuse or recycle at least 100 tonnes of solid waste over the project duration.

Is the programme rolling?

Yes. The programme is currently available on a rolling basis.

Can the project start before application?

The current conditions include a pre-application timing restriction. The project should be assessed and submitted before the relevant commitment or commencement trigger.

Related funding routes

• EDGE Sustainability — for eligible sustainability and resource-optimisation projects.
• Refundable Investment Credit (RIC) — for larger strategic investments and capability expansion in Singapore.
• Grant & Incentive Directory — to compare other Singapore grants and incentives.
• Grant Management — for application and post-award execution.

Official programme information: National Environment Agency (NEA) — 3R Fund