Green Spaces @ South West
Encouraging residents to adopt a clean and green lifestyle and to take responsibility for their living environment.
Last updated 26 January 2026
Growing an inclusive, caring and active community by transforming community gardens into green spaces in our district. These pockets of greenery dot the community and neighbourhood, helping to cool our environment, enhance our health and nurture an appreciation for nature among the young. Through this Green Spaces @ South West, we also hope to encourage our residents to adopt a clean and green lifestyle and to take responsibility for their living environment.
We provide fundings to GROs, SSAs, RNs and schools for your green spaces.
Seed Funding: For new community gardens, approved by Town Council and NParks
Activity Grant: For conducting gardening activities for the community
Support Fund: For existing community gardens, at least 5 years old and above
Expansion Fund: For expanded community gardens
Seed Funding
A one-time seed funding for newly formed gardens, approved by Town Council and NParks.
Activity Grant
A grant of up to $500 will be provided to community gardens for outreach of minimally 30 participants per activity. Activities conducted should be gardening related and benefit the South West community.
Support Fund
One-time funding to support the maintenance of community gardens. Funds must be used for maintenance and upkeep of the garden. Applicable to community gardens that have applied for Seed Funding at least 5 or more years ago.
Expansion Fund
One-time funding to support garden expansion of existing community gardens. Expansion of the community garden must be at least half of the size of the existing garden.
How much support can I get?
How much support can the different organisation get for the different fundings.
Type of Funds | GRO (Public Housing Estate) | GRO (Private Housing Estate) | Schools | Social Service Agencies (SSAs) |
Seed Funding | $3,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Activity Grant | Up to $500 | Up to $500 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Support Fund | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Expansion Fund | $1,500 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
How do I apply?
Interested applicants may email to southwest_cdc@pa.gov.sg (opens in new tab).