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Step-by-Step GuideEnterprise Singapore Grant Portal (ESGP)

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1. Login ( Activate CorpPass)2. Applying for PI-Land (Productivity Improvement – Land

Productivity)3. Accepting Letter of Offer4. Cash Advancement via ESGP5. Submission of Amendment via ESGP6. Submitting Claim via ESGP7. Check Grant Status and History8. Project Abort

Application for CDG

Please access the Business Grant Portal to submit your application

Application for Productivity Improvement – Land Productivity will still be processed via Enterprise Singapore Grant Portal

Please also note that all subsequent amendments and claims for CDG will be processed via Enterprise Singapore Grant Portal

https://www.businessgrants.gov.sg/

A copy of Step-by-Step Guide is attached here for reference. Please click here to find out on using ESGP.

Copy of ESGP Step-by-Step Guide

Login

Companies can access the ESGP via the following link: https://grantportal.enterprisesg.gov.sg

Companies will need to access ESGP using CorpPass

Click on the “Login with CorpPass “

Applicant will log in to ESGP using CorpPass

Users with CEO/Proxy roles can submit application

https://grantportal.spring.gov.sg/

Queries on CorpPass

Enter company‘s UEN number and CorpPass Password Users accessing ESGP via CorpPass must be registered users with CorpPass

account To register a CorpPass account, please visit https://www.corppass.gov.sg

https://www.corppass/gov.sg

Roles Description

CEO This role can create, amend and submit applications, amendments and

claims and accept letters of offer and amendment letters.

Proxy This role acts on behalf of the CEO. Role can create, amend and submit

applications, amendments, claims and accept letters of offer and

amendment letters.

Officer This role can create and amend applications, amendments and

claims. However, officer cannot submit the applications, amendments

and claims.

There are three types of users for ESGP : CEO, Proxy and Officer. Please refer tothe attached table for description of the roles.

Roles for ESGP

1) Log into CorpPass by CorpPass Admin to assign ESGP as e-services

2) Assign the respective roles

Roles for ESGP

2. Project Application

(Productivity Improvement – Land Productivity)

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Applying for PI-LandEnterprise Singapore Grant Portal (ESGP)

Company’s Dashboard after logging in

Shows the Actions buttons that can be triggered for “live” projects

Project Application

• Click on the Productivity Improvement – Land Productivity to apply

Project Application

• Under “Eligibility Check” tab, fill in all necessary information.

• All fields denoted with an asterisk are mandatory.

Project Application

• Mouse over the green information icon for more information regarding the field.

Project Application

• Click on the “Next” button to proceed.

Step 1: Fill in all necessary information

Step 2: Click “Next”

Project Application

• Under “Company Information” tab, fill in all necessary information.


Project Application

• Details will be auto-populated upon entering the Unique Entity Number.


Project Application

• Click on the “Add record” button to attach a soft copy of ACRA document and Financial Statements.

• Users should note the following:

– ACRA document should be the latest and not more than 6 months old.

– Financial statements should be the latest audited and not more than 1 year old.

Project Application

• A pop up window will appear for users to attach documents. Click on “Browse” button to select the document from your computer.

Project Application

• Select the file to be uploaded and click on the “Upload” button to proceed.

Project Application

• Determine the “Attachment Type” for the document selected and click on the “Save” button.

Step 1: Select the attachment type

Step 2: Click “Save”

Project Application

• Documents uploaded will appear. Click “Next” to proceed.

Click “Next” to proceed

Project Application

• Under “Project Information” tab, select an estimated project cost from the dropdown list.


Project Application

• Upon selecting estimated project cost “Up to 45,000”, a pop up message will appear to inform users that the application form for grant support of $30,000 or less has been simplified.

• Click on the “OK” button to dismiss the pop-up after reading.

Project Application

• Click on the calendar icon to select the Project Commencement Date and Project Completion Date.

• Do note that the project should commence at least one working day after application submission.

• Project duration is automatically computed, and will be used as a basis for claim submissions.

Project Application• If consultancy is required, do ensure consultancy information is being

entered into this section.

• This information will be populated under Project Cost tab in the later sections.

Project Application

• Consultancy details will appear.

Project Application – For Projects with Costs <$45,000

• In the Quantitative Information (Based on last FY) section, fill in all necessary information.


Project Application – For Projects with Costs <$45,000

• Mouse over the green information icon for more information regarding the field.

Project Application – For Projects with Costs <$45,000• In the Project Details section, fill in all necessary information.


• It is important to note that each question should be limited to 150-200 words.

• Click “Next” to proceed.

• The steps for filling in Project Costs will be described in details in the later section.

Project Application with Project Costs >$100,000

• For estimated project cost “Up to 100,000 / Up to 150,000 / More than

150,000”, a different form will be populated.

• Fill in all project related information.


Project Application

• Click on the calendar icon to select the Project Commencement Date and Project Completion Date.

• Do note that the project should commence at least one working day after application submission.

• Project duration is automatically computed, and will be used as a basis for claim submissions.

Project Application

• Click on “Add record” to upload soft copy of your Project Proposal and Other Supporting Documents.

• A pop up window will appear for users to attach documents. Click on “Browse” button to select the document from your computer. Click “Upload” to upload the documents.

Project Application

• If consultancy is required, do ensure consultancy information is being entered into this section.

• This information will be populated under Project Cost tab in the later sections.Step 1: Select “Yes” if consultancy is required

Step 2: Click “Add record” to upload consultancy details

• To enter details for Land Productivity

Project Application• To enter information under “Project Impact”, click on the wordings to enter

information.• A pop up window will appear for users to enter information.• All fields denoted with an asterisk are mandatory. Please key values for both tables and

click “Save”.

Click on the wordings

Project Application

• Under “Project Costs” tab, select the checkbox with relevant project costs.

• Click the “Add record” button to input information.

Step 1: Select checkbox

Step 2: Click “Add record” button

Project Application

• A pop up window will appear for users to enter information.


• Click “Save”.



Project Application

• To input information under “Consultancy” field, select the checkboxbeside it.

• Click the “Add record” button to input information.

Step 1: Select checkbox

Step 2: Click “Add record” button

Project Application

• A pop up window will appear for users to enter information.


• It is important to note that users have to enter the consultancy firminformation under “Project Information” tab in order to see theconsultancy firm listed here.



Project Application

• The portal automatically adds up the Total Project Cost for all project cost components entered.

Project Application

• Scroll to the top and click on “Submission Check” to ensure all necessary information has been filled in.

Project Application

• If it indicates that there is no error, users can click on “Submit” to send theapplication through to Enterprise Singapore.

• Alternatively, users can click on “Save” to retain the applicationinformation for submission on a later date.

Step 1: Check if there are errors

Step 2: If there are no errors, click on “Submit” for

SPRING Singapore to process the application

Project Application

• A declaration page will appear. To proceed, ensure that you have agreed to the following and that all checkboxes are checked before clicking on the “Accept” icon.




Accepting Letter of Offer

Letter of Offer

• Once the project has been approved, the Company Dashboard will display an option to “Accept Letter of Offer”.

Letter of Offer

• Under the “Tasks” panel, a notification will appear to remind users to accept the Letter of Offer.

• To accept, click “Accept Letter of Offer”.

A notification appears to remind

users to accept Letter of Offer

Letter of Offer

• The Letter of Offer would be displayed.

• Users have to select the checkbox to indicate acceptance to terms and conditions stated in this Letter of Offer and all enclosures.

• To proceed, click “Accept”.

Letter of Offer

• A pop up message will appear to confirm acceptance of terms and conditions. Click “Ok” to proceed.




Cash Advancement via ESGP

Cash Advancement

• Letter of offer is accepted in Business Grant Portal

• For projects with cash advancement components, grant applicant is to log into Enterprise Singapore Grant Portal to submit cash advancement

Cash Advancement

• A tab “Cash Advancement” appears.

• To upload proof of project commencement, click the “Add record” button.


Cash Advancement

• After filling in all mandatory fields, click “Submit”.

Cash Advancement

• A pop up message will appear to confirm acceptance of terms and conditions. Click “Ok” to proceed.




Submission of Amendment via ESGP

Submitting Amendment via ESGP

Amendment can be triggered via the “Request Amendment” link

Submitting Amendment via ESGP

For Coy Info tab, changes can be made to Coy name, Address and Contact Person Details

Amendment of Project Information Coy can provide updates to any changes in the approved parameters accordingly (e.g. project

deliverables, project/claim extensions, revisions to project costs, etc.) under project information tab

For changes to project period or extension to claim expiry date, applicant may amend accordingly

Applicant is given additional 3 months from claim lapsed date to submit an amendment. Do note that each project’s claim period will be allowed a one-time extension of 6 months (By checking “Yes”)

Amendment of Project Information


Add Record for new cost items or click on Equipment to input the current cost item

Pop-up dialogue box

Enter the necessary data in the pop-up dialogue box. Changes will be indicated in blue font Requested new grant will be auto-computed based on the same support level as per approved

application


Amendment of Project Information If there is any changes to consultancy (e.g. new consultant), the consultant table need to

be filled up before coy can make add the new consultancy firm into Consultancy Cost item. This process is similar to application submission

To amend details of consultancy firm

Applicant to indicate “Reasons for Amendment” Applicant may attach supporting documents for Amendment Click “Save” to save the amendment or Click “Submit” to proceed

Click “OK” and amendment is submitted to ESG

Important Note:Only users holding role of Proxy/CEO will be able to see the “Submit” ButtonIf user is holding the role of Officer, there is no “Submit” button, please update CorpPass

Submitting Amendment

Submitting Amendment

For amendment in draft mode click “Edit Draft Amendment” “Edit” User may delete or submit the amendment




Submitting Claim Via ESGP

Claims Submission

• Identify the claim type that is applicable to you according to Para 3.18 in the Letter of Offer.

• The claim types are:

– Interim claims on declaration

– Claims on reimbursement basis

Claims Submission

• For interim claims on declaration, users are required to click on “Submit Claims” under the “Current Projects” panel.

Claims Submission

• Under “Project Information” tab, fill in all necessary information.


Claims Submission

• Under “Claim Information” tab, fill in all necessary information.


• Click “Submit”.

Step 2: Click “Submit”

Step 1: Fill in Interim Claim Request

Claims Submission• A declaration page will appear. To proceed, ensure that you have agreed to

the following and that all checkboxes are checked before clicking on the “Accept” icon.

Claims Submission

• For claims on reimbursement basis, it is recommended for users to carry out the following activities before starting the claim submission process:

– Prepare the required documents according to the Claim Submission Checklist

– Engage an auditor from SPRING’s Pre-Qualified Panel to verify claim submission, unless expressly exempted by SPRING.

i. Contact the auditors for quotation

ii. Appoint an auditor

• Send all the claim supporting documents to the auditor

Claims Submission

• Once all relevant documents have been prepared, users can proceed with claim submission by clicking “Submit Claims” under “Current Projects” in the homepage.

Claims Submission

• Under “Project Information” tab, fill in all necessary information.


Claims Submission

Coy need to approach Panel of Auditors to get a quotation on audit fees and indicate the appointed auditor in the claims submission

Please indicate claim type (Final or Interim) and Claim period

i. Select the appointed auditorii. If wrong auditor is selected, applicant

will need to withdraw the claim

Claims Submission

• Under “Claim Information” tab, fill in all necessary information.


• To edit the table under “Claim Summary”, click on the text.

Claims Submission

• A pop up window will appears for users to enter the actual expenses paid. Click “Save”.

Step 1: Fill in Actual Expenses Paid


Claims Submission

• Claim amount will be reflected under “Claim Summary” table.

Claims Submission

• Scroll to the top and click on “Submit” for Enterprise Singapore to process the claim.

Claims Submission

• Alternatively, users can click on “Save” to retain the application information for later submission.

Claims Submission• After submission, a message will appear to display the claims declaration. To

proceed, ensure that you have agreed to the following and that all checkboxes are checked before clicking on the “Accept” icon.




Check Grant Status and History

Check Grant Status & History

• At the Company Dashboard, users can view their grant application status under the “Current Projects” panel. A green dot indicates the current project status on the timeline.


• To view more details about the project grant, click on “View Details”.


• Click on “Grant History” tab to access all grant history records.


• All grant records will be displayed.




Project Abort

Project Abort

Trigger Abort Request

• “Abort Request” is available in company’s dashboard. Click on “View Details” next to theproject timeline to get to the below viewo There should not be any pending amendment/claims entries

Project Abort

Summary of any preceding disbursements

Provide reason for project abortion and relevant supporting docs (such as email correspondences)

• System triggers a warning that refund may be required for any disbursements made• Indicate reasons and supporting docs for project abortion for submission• Click Submit. Note once abort request is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn

Help and Support

Enterprise Singapore Grant Portal

Helpdesk Support

Handle issues relating to usage andtechnical issues encountered in ESGP

CorpPass Helpdesk Support

Telephone Hotline: +(65) 6643 0577Email: [email protected]

Business Grants Portal Helpdesk Support

Telephone Hotline: +(65) 6898 1800* Managed by SME Infoline

Telephone Hotline: +(65) 6898 1800• Managed by SME InfolineEmail: [email protected]