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VCF Info-Communications Technology (ICT) Grant

 

ICT Core Component

ICT Non-Core Component

 

VCF ICT Core Component Grant

 

This grant provides co-funding for harnessing ICT to enhance service delivery and improve the operational efficiency of VWOs.

 

The items covered under the ICT Core Component Grant include:

 

Item	Funding Quantum
Computer - Desktop	$1,100 per equipment (usage period should be at least four years)
Computer - Laptop	$1,100 per equipment (usage period should be at least three years)
Printer	$256 per equipment (usage period should be at least five years)
Broadband (multi-user)	$1,645 per account
Office Automation Tools (eg. eMail, eLeave, eForm, eNoticeboard, etc)	$120 per user

 

Eligible VWOs will be provided with the shortfall in their basic ICT infrastructure based on the following manpower allocation norms:

 

	1 computer per professional staff (eg. Executive Director, Social Worker, Therapist, Programme Executive, Admin Executive, etc.)
	1 computer for 2 support staff (Clerical support staff)
	4 computers to 1 printer
	1 broadband account per location
	Office Automation (OA) tools - VWO to decide on the total number of users and OA tools to apply

 

The grant will fund up to 70% of the supported costs or 70% of the actual expenditure, whichever is lower. The VWO will need to co-fund the balance 30% of the cost.

 

Funding amount will be disbursed upon VCF's receipt of the reimbursement claim by VWOs, supported with certified true copy of the vendor's invoice and delivery order.

 

Eligibility Criteria

 

	Only VWOs who are full members of NCSS or MCYS-funded VWOs are eligible for the ICT Core Component
	ICT infrastructure that has been purchased before approval is not eligible for funding
	VCF provides co-funding for approved projects. The approved projects must not receive any other sources of Government funding

Application Procedures

Applications are accepted throughout the year. If the intended purchase value is more than $3,000, the VWO is required to obtain 3 quotations of comparable scope and submit them to VCFS as supporting documents.

 

The application form and the required attachment (Form H5) are available.

 

Please submit to:

 

VCF Secretariat
Capability & Community Funding Department

Resource Allocation Division
National Council of Social Service
170 Ghim Moh Road

#01-02
Singapore 279621

 

For more details on the application procedures, please contact:

 

VCF Secretariat
Capability & Community Funding Department

Resource Allocation Division
National Council of Social Service
Tel: 6210 2687
Fax: 6210 2530
Email: ncss_vcf@ncss.gov.sg

VCF Non-Core Component Grant

 

About the Grant

This grant provides co-funding for harnessing ICT to enhance service delivery and improve the operational efficiency of VWOs.

 

Scope

Please clink on the link for the scope of the ICT Non-Core Component Grant.

 

Eligibility Criteria

 

	All NCSS member VWOs and MCYS-funded VWOs can apply for the ICT Non-Core Component Grant
	Projects that have already been implemented are not eligible for funding
	The approved projects must not receive any other sources of Government funding
	Successful applicants are required to share the findings and / or recommendations arising from the projects and learning from training with MCYS, NCSS and other VWOs as deemed suitable
	Projects must not include political or religious proselytisation

 

Application Procedures

 

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

 

All ICT non-core component applications supported by detailed project scope and 3 comparable quotations for projects that are above $3,000 must be submitted to the VCF Secretariat at least 7 weeks before the VCF Evaluation Panel meets. Please refer to the VCF Evaluation Panel for the meeting dates.

 

The application form and the required attachment are available.

 

Disclaimer: NCSS’s provision of information regarding potential vendors shall not be construed as endorsement, recommendation, support or validation for any such vendors. NCSS accepts no liability or responsibility for the products and/or services provided by such vendors. By engaging any of the vendors, you agree and understand that you may not make any claim against NCSS for any damages or losses, whatsoever, resulting from your engagement of the same.

 

For more details on the application procedures, please contact:

 

VCF Secretariat
Capability & Community Funding Department
Tel: 6210 2687
Fax: 6210 2530
Email: ncss_vcf@ncss.gov.sg

 

Please submit to:

 

VCF Secretariat
Capability & Community Funding Department
170 Ghim Moh Road
#01-02

Singapore 279621