About President's Challenge

The President’s Challenge was launched in 2000 by then-President Mr S R Nathan, to rally Singaporeans to build a more caring and cohesive society, and to help the less fortunate.

It has since supported many organisations, including those providing support for disadvantaged children and families, the elderly in need of care, persons with disabilities, and ex-offenders.

In September 2024, the President’s Challenge was refreshed with the aim of going beyond meeting immediate needs, to achieve sustained social impact and uplift the aspirations, abilities and potential of individuals and communities, particularly those who start with greater odds. It also aims to widen the chances and opportunities for arts and sports talents to be nurtured, and for their development to be sustained.

President’s Challenge will support projects at varying stages of development, ranging from pilot projects trying out innovative solutions, to established projects with strong outcomes that need additional support to scale for greater impact.

By working in concert with other funding platforms, public and philanthropic, the President’s Challenge seeks to also grow a broader environment of social initiative in Singapore, for years to come.