CapitaLand Community Resilience Initiative 2026
By AVPN
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Grants of S$150,000 to S$400,000 (about ₹1.05 crore to ₹2.8 crore) for non-profits helping children and youth in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, from a S$4 million AVPN fund.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 22 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by AVPN. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The CapitaLand Community Resilience Initiative 2026 is a multi-year grant programme run by AVPN, the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network, with funding from CapitaLand. It gives flexible grants to non-profits that help children and young people build skills and resilience across Asia, with a pool of up to S$4 million. This is the second edition. The application window closed on 22 June 2026 and grantees are due to be announced in November 2026.
What the program offers
Selected organisations can receive a grant of between S$150,000 and S$400,000 (about ₹1.05 crore to ₹2.8 crore) for a two-year project period. The fund starts with S$3.5 million to mobilise, and a new Outcomes Achievement Fund sits on top of it. Grantees who deliver agreed results can unlock extra money from that fund. AVPN says it plans to back three projects in each market. Besides money, grantees get hands-on capacity building to strengthen how their organisation runs, plus a network for sharing knowledge, gaining visibility and finding follow-on funders. Applicants must prepare their budget in Singapore dollars.
Who can apply
The call covers four markets: China, India, Singapore and Vietnam. In India, only registered non-profits can apply, and the programme must be delivered in Tamil Nadu or Karnataka. Social enterprises are accepted only in Vietnam. Your organisation must be secular and not politically affiliated, and the programme you are asking funds for must have been running for at least one year, so pilots do not qualify. You need a clear plan to scale, two recent years of audited financial reports, and the ability to offer volunteering opportunities to the Initiative's supporters. Organisations on US or EU sanctions lists, or blacklisted by a UN or international agency, cannot apply.
The work must fit at least one of three areas, with children and youth under 21 as the main focus: early childhood and basic education, skills development, or mental well-being. For an Indian NGO, a registered trust, society or Section 8 company running a proven education, skills or mental-health programme for young people in Tamil Nadu or Karnataka is the right fit. AVPN states that FCRA registration is not required for this Initiative. Organisations outside those two states, and those still piloting a new idea, should not apply.
How to apply
Applications went through AVPN's online portal. Each section of the form has a word limit, and you upload your documents there. Plan to submit proof of your non-profit status issued by the national authorities, your audited accounts for the last two years, a budget in Singapore dollars, and a description of the outcomes you expect for children and youth. Joint applications are allowed if one lead applicant submits. Registered international NGOs with a separate local office may apply for each office but are encouraged to focus on one proposal. AVPN asks applicants to focus on one market. A practical tip: if the call reopens, join an information session first, as AVPN ran virtual sessions and an in-person session in Bangalore for the 2026 round.
How applications are judged and what happens next
An Operating and Grant Committee reviews applications against the published criteria. These include how well the problem fits the solution, the impact of the proposed work, and the organisation's ability to use the funds well. The programme timeline was: call launched on 19 May 2026, information sessions in late May and June, deadline on 22 June 2026, review from June to October, and announcement of grantees in November 2026. Grantees send progress reports and join check-in calls every six months.
About AVPN and CapitaLand
AVPN describes itself as Asia's largest platform for social impact, with over 700 resource providers, innovators and intermediaries from 43 markets working together to move capital towards impact. It is registered in Singapore as a charity. For this Initiative AVPN acts as the Global Knowledge Partner, supporting selection, due diligence, outcome monitoring and capacity building. The Philanthropy Asia Alliance, part of the Temasek Trust ecosystem, is an ecosystem partner that helps identify grantees with proven results.
Things to check before you apply
The 2026 round is closed, and the source does not state a date for a 2027 round, so watch AVPN's site for a new call. Indian recipients of foreign money should check FCRA, FEMA and tax treatment with an adviser, even though FCRA registration is not an entry requirement here. Expect to run the programme for two years with six-monthly reporting. Programme geography is limited, so confirm your delivery districts fall in Tamil Nadu or Karnataka before starting an application.
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Grant providers
Benefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grants range from S$150,000 to S$400,000 (about ₹1.05 crore to ₹2.8 crore) for a two-year project period, taken from an initial S$3.5 million pool. Grantees who deliver agreed results can unlock extra money from a new Outcomes Achievement Fund. Selected organisations also get capacity-building support and access to a knowledge-sharing network with visibility and possible follow-on funding.
- Funding source
- CSR funded
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
An Operating and Grant Committee reviews applications against the published criteria: how well the problem and solution fit, the impact of the proposed work, and the organisation's ability to use the funds well. Review ran from June to October 2026, with grantees announced in November 2026. AVPN plans to fund three projects in each market.
Application Process
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Apply online
Submit the application form and upload your registration papers and audited accounts on AVPN's portal.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the CapitaLand Community Resilience Initiative?
Legally registered non-profits operating in India, China, Singapore or Vietnam can apply, and social enterprises only in Vietnam. The organisation must be secular, not politically affiliated, and run a programme that has operated for at least a year.
Can Indian NGOs apply for the CapitaLand Community Resilience Initiative?
Yes, India is one of the four markets. Indian programmes must be delivered in Tamil Nadu or Karnataka, and the applicant must be a registered non-profit. AVPN states that FCRA registration is not required.
How much funding does the CapitaLand Community Resilience Initiative give?
Grants range from S$150,000 to S$400,000 (about ₹1.05 crore to ₹2.8 crore) for a two-year project period. The overall fund is up to S$4 million, with an Outcomes Achievement Fund that grantees unlock by delivering defined results.
What themes does the fund support?
It supports programmes for children and youth in early childhood and basic education, skills development, or mental well-being. A proposal needs to cover only one of the three, and the main focus should be people under 21.
What is the deadline, and what if it has passed?
The 2026 application deadline was 22 June 2026, so the call is closed. The source does not give a date for a next round, so check AVPN's website for any new call.
Is the funding a grant or equity?
It is grant funding for non-profits. AVPN describes it as sustained, flexible grant funding to deliver and scale impactful programmes.
What documents are needed to apply?
You need legal proof of your non-profit status issued by your national authorities and two recent years of audited financial reports. The online form also has word limits per section, and the budget must be in Singapore dollars.
Do I need to travel to Singapore?
The source does not mention any travel requirement. Applications went through AVPN's online portal and information sessions were held online and in Bangalore, Hanoi and Shanghai.
Is there a fee to apply?
The source does not mention any application fee.
When are the results announced?
AVPN's timeline puts the announcement of grantees in November 2026, after a review period from June to October 2026.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
