Frequently-asked questions
01. How much money will I be awarded if my application is successful?
02. Some of my group members are not Singaporeans. Are we allowed to apply for the grant?
03. Can I use the NYAA-Nexus Project Grant to promote Singapore as a tourist destination to people in other countries?
04. My project has already started. Am I eligible for the NYAA-Nexus Project Grant?
05. How many times can I apply for the grant?
06. When is the application deadline?
07. How will my application be assessed?
08. When will I know the outcome of my application?
09. My application has been approved. Can I make changes to the project after that?
10. What percentage of my project's total cost will the grant cover?
11. What can the grant money be used for?
12. My application for the grant was rejected. Can I re-submit the application?
13. Is the NYAA-Nexus Project Grant open only to youths?

Upon approval of your application, you will receive 70% of the approved amount to help you get started on the project. The remaining 30% will be disbursed to you only after the end of your project, upon successful submission of the project completion report (DOC: 27KB).

Any unused funds must be returned to NYAA upon completion of the project. All receipts, invoices and other documentary proof of spending must be submitted for verification.

The NYAA-Nexus Project Grant is open to anyone residing in Singapore (including Permanent Residents and non-citizens) who is interested in exploring what it means to be Singaporean.

No. The NYAA-Nexus Project Grant funds only projects that are targeted primarily at Singaporeans and residents of Singapore. Projects that focus on other groups, such as tourists, are not eligible for the grant.

No. Work on the project should start only after funding has been approved. The launch date of the project should also be at least two months after the submission deadline e.g., projects submitted during the 1 January to 30 April application window should be launched only from 1 July (two months after 30 April).

There is no restriction on the number of times you can apply for the grant.

There are two application windows - 1 January to 30 April and 1 June to 31 August.

The two respective application deadlines are therefore 30 April and 31 August.

Applications are assessed by a selection committee made up of NYAA and Nexus representatives, based on a set of selection criteria.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications within one to two months from the closing date of each application window. Work on the projects should start only after the approval of the application.

You are required to inform NYAA immediately if there are significant changes to the project's objective, scope and outcomes after the approval of your application. The selection committee reserves the right to withdraw or modify the amount of funding allocated in such a scenario.

The amount of funding awarded will depend on the complexity and effectiveness of the project (please refer to the selection criteria).

Applicants are encouraged to be entrepreneurial and identify other sources of funding to make up the difference if the amount awarded does not cover the full cost of the project.

In general, the funds allocated by the grant should only be used for operating costs (e.g., developing film for a photography project) rather than the purchase of equipment and other capital expenses (e.g., buying a digital camera). Applicants should therefore include only operating costs in their budget proposal.

Yes, you may request the selection committee for feedback on how you can improve your application. You can then re-submit it during the next application window after making the necessary changes.

No, the NYAA-Nexus Project Grant is open to Singapore residents of all ages.