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Thank you for the money; how else can Singapore enhance its social compact?

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    • For the nation to achieve the goals of Budget 2025 and the Forward Singapore initiative, both companies and individuals must take an active role.
    • For the nation to achieve the goals of Budget 2025 and the Forward Singapore initiative, both companies and individuals must take an active role. PHOTO: CMG

    Terence Lam and Kok E-Lin

    Published Wed, Mar 5, 2025 · 05:00 AM

    SINGAPORE’S Budget 2025 kept up with the expectations of many, allocating significant funding for social initiatives.

    This includes a S$250 million SG Gives matching grant to provide dollar-for-dollar matching for donations made through the Community Chest, President’s Challenge and the Collective for a Stronger Society. There is also a S$270 million top-up to the Tote Board’s Enhanced Fund-Raising Programme, which helps charities apply for matching support for their fundraising projects.

    In total, over S$600 million in matching funds will be set aside to support charity fundraising and social causes.

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