Guide on Application for CDC Financial Grant for
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1. The quantum of capital grant for the purchase of furnishings and equipment will depend on the capacity of the school based centre i Built in In New School Premises and Conversion of Current School Premises A capital grant of 90 of the actual cost for purchase of furniture and equipment if applicable will be given This grant will be subjected to a cap of 9 000 00 for purchase of furnishings and equipment ii Use of container A capital grant of 90 of the actual cost for purchase of furniture and equipment and purchase of container if applicable will be given This grant will be subjected to a cap of 9 000 00 for purchase of furnishings and equipment for a classroom iii Modular type classroom A capital grant of 90 of the actual cost for purchase of furniture and equipment will be given up to a cap of 24 300 00 for the first 30 places and 270 00 90 funding for each additional place thereafter The calculation of furniture and equipment funding is based only on the capacity per session of the centre Funding will only be released after the organisation has raised 10 of the capital cost However in the event where the non profit organisation is unable to raise the 10 of the capital cost they may put up an appeal to the CDC for progressive funding Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE FOR CHILD CARE STUDENT CARE CENTRES 1 INTRODUCTION2. The Ministry works with the Community Development Councils CDC to process applications and to provide funding to eligible organisations for cyclical maintenance works To facilitate applications the Ministry has developed a web based portal hosted on Child Care Link www childcarelink gov sg for all Voluntary Welfare Organisation VWO Child Care Centre CCC and Student Care Centre SCC operators to apply for Cyclical Maintenance CM grants on line Refer to User Manual on Application of CM Online 2 CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE SCHEME a Eligibility Criteria for CM Grants Only applications received from the VWO non profit organisations which meet the following criteria are eligible for the grant i organisations which have received capital funding under the Government Financial Assistance Scheme for setting up the facility ii the facility must have been in operation for at least 5 years and iii organisations which had not received CM funding for the past 5 years for the facilities proposed for the CM works b Scope of Works Cyclical Maintenance CM is carried out to spruce up repair and renew an element or component necessitated from frequent breakdown obsolescence and expiry of its serviceable life Cyclical works will generally include i repainting of premises in 5 year cycle internally and externally internally only for HDB premises as external painting and common property are maintained by Town Councils ii
3. Puzzles Stringing beads Live animals Abacus Scissors child sized Glue scotch tapes Colour paper crepe paper Wastepaper basket Floor mats Softboard partitions Book display rack Ironing set Toy telephone Toy bed Dress up cupboard with appropriate clothing Hallow blocks Blocks of different shapes sizes amp colors Weighing scale Charts on mathematics concepts e g shapes numbers amp colors Scrap materials e g straws egg cartons 12 Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre Library e Age appropriate books Flannel board GENERAL gt o Fire extinguishers Venetian blinds Wall clocks Ceiling wall fans Curtain amp tracks gt gt o gt o o Cushions Puppets teaching aids Locks Door bell Name tags Cleaning equipment Potty o o o Picture charts Extension cord 2 way plug Hangers Shoe rack Lockers cubby holes 13 Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre Annex B 1 CONDITIONS FOR THE RECEIPT OF GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF CHILD CARE CENTRES Organisations which receive Government financial support for the development and expansion of child care centres CCC are expected to abide by the following conditions i ii 2 to apply the money for the purposes for which it is given to operate
4. the licensed capacity of the centre or the total sum of the approved invoices submitted whichever is lower The organisation will be given a capital grant of 27 000 for the first 30 places Each additional place will be funded additional grant of 300 00 A list of the furnishings and equipment which can be funded is at Annex A Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre CDC FINANCIAL GRANT FOR SETTING UP STUDENT CARE CENTRES 1 INTRODUCTION Student care centres provide an alternative form of day care arrangement for school going children aged 7 14 years during before and after school hours The Government through the CDC provides financial support to voluntary welfare organisations and non profit organisations for the development and expansion of school based Student Care Centres SCCs The types of financial assistance available to the school based SCCs are a Capital grant for conversion or renovation of premises b Capital grant for purchase of furnishings and equipment SCCs can apply for Student Care Fee Assistance SCFA scheme for children from low income families This is to ensure that SCCs are within the reach of parents who need to place their children in SCCs but are unable to afford the fees For more details on SCFA please visit the MCYS website at www mcys gov sg look for ComCare under Quick Links 2 FUNDING PRINCIPLES a Capital Grant for Conversion Renov
5. the said CCC for a period of not less than five years from the date of operation or from the date stipulated by the Ministry of Community Development Youth and Sports MCYS to open the centre to all members of the public regardless of race language or religion to provide the standards of care and programmes which meet the statutory requirements rules regulations and or other guidelines prescribed by the MCYS for the operation and or management of CCC and to refrain from proselytizing in the CCC In the event that the organisation fails to operate the CCC for the minimum stipulated period the organisation will be expected to refund to the Government the total capital grant or such proportion of the grant as determined by the ratio of the difference between the stipulated minimum period of five years and the actual completed years of operation to the stipulated minimum period of five years 3 The entire capital grant will have to be refunded if the organisation breaches any of the conditions stipulated in i iii iv and v 4 The Government reserves the right to reject any application for financial support and the reason s for which the application is rejected may not necessarily be disclosed oe te tee dad Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre ANNEX B 2 CONDITIONS FOR RECEIPT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL CAPITAL GRANT FOR STUDENT CARE CENTRES Any organisation w
6. CM Grants n eenen erreneren 7 b Scope OF WOKS eieo ae cg hs aes a hese Mas EEK EEE Weekes ana 7 c EXGIUSIONS Apadene u eOr REA EEK soe S EKE sesaevecanecestus 8 Assessment OF CoStar a a E a ait ESE 8 F NdiNg e Aa e ae ss hae oes aga a o aeaea aaa 8 Conditions for receipt of CM grant 2 cceceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 ANNEXES ANNEX A List of Furnishings amp Equipment which can be funded for a Child Care Centre Extension for Infant Toddler Care ANNEX B 1 Conditions for the Receipt of Government Financial Support for the Development and Expansion of Child Care Centres ANNEX B 2 Conditions for Receipt of Community Development Council Capital Grant for Student Care Centres ANNEX B 3 Conditions for the Receipt Of Government Grant for the Cyclical Maintenance of Child Care and Student Care Centres ANNEX C Scope of Cyclical Maintenance Works Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre CDC FINANCIAL GRANT FOR SETTING UP CHILD CARE CENTRES 1 INTRODUCTION The Co operatives societies and approved non profit or voluntary welfare organisations VWO which are interested in setting up child care centres as a community service can apply through the respective Community Development Councils CDC for financial support to develop and extend their child care centres Details of the various types of financial support are given below 2 FUNDING PRINCIPLES Community Based Child Care
7. Centres The CDCs will identify suitable HDB void decks or other premises and invite proposals through Open Selection Process OSP to operate the premises as a community service To facilitate applications the Ministry has developed a web based portal on Child Care Link www childcarelink gov sg for such organisations to register for a VWO account and submit proposals online Refer to the User Manual on OSP Online Successful applicants are eligible for the following grants a Capital Grants for Conversion Costs The quantum of capital grants disbursed for conversion costs is equivalent to 20 of the norm cost of S 527 per m of converting the premises or the actual cost incurred whichever is lower The formula for calculating the amount of conversion funding is Let the gross floor area of centre be A m Conversion Funding is 20 x A x 527 per m 1 From January 2004 all organisations seeking funding from the Ministry of Community Development Youth and Sports MCYS to run any of the MCYS approved facilities will be evaluated based on the Open Selection System OSP Funding of capital grants will include Goods and Services Tax GST 3 The gross floor area used in the calculation must be in m and is capped at 350 m Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre b Capital Grants for the Purchase of Furnishings and Equipment The quantum of capital grant disbursed will depend on
8. MCYS FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT YOUTH amp SPORTS Guide on Application for CDC Financial Grant for VWO Child Care Student Care Centre A comprehensive info guide on capital grant and cyclical maintenance grant available for child care student care centre Toll Free Line 1800 2585812 Fax 6354 8236 Email MCYS Child Care Link mcys gov sg Updated on 8 Aug 2007 Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre CONTENTS Page CDC FINANCIAL GRANT FOR SETTING UP VWO CHILD CARE CENTRES Intr d cti n 3 55 s ch pecu tush vis cand ne Cas ancnnd aa uss E aa anions EAE uh NARRA 3 Funding Principles yotip eiiean irek e aeaea Eoaea ha ite cheated 3 Community Based Child Care Centres a Capital Grants for Conversion Costs ccceceeeeeeeeeee tees 3 b Capital Grants for the Purchase of Furnishings and Equipment 4 CDC FINANCIAL GRANT FOR SETTING UP VWO STUDENT CARE CENTRES Introduction yten ea acre E E E EE E a nae rs Tren 5 Funding PrinGipleS siria oe tes ie e a scutes aa eae 5 a Capital Grant for Conversion Renovation of Premises 5 b Capital Grant for the Purchase of Furnishings and Equipment 6 CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE FOR VWO CHILD CARE STUDENT CARE CENTRES Introduction zsrsr inene tear ere rere Mere e merece re ireny tren oc 7 Cyclical Maintenance Scheme ceccee cece eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeenees 7 a Eligibility Criteria for
9. NG The government capital grant shall be based on 90 of the costs as assessed by the appointed consultant to be fair and necessary or 90 of the total sum of the approved invoices submitted whichever is lower 5 CONDITIONS FOR RECEIPT OF CM GRANT Upon acceptance for financial support for CM the organisation is required to enter into an agreement with the Ministry to continue operating the centre according to the conditions specified in Annex B 3 5 Correct as at FY2007 till Mar 2008 Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre ANNEX A LIST OF FURNISHINGS amp EQUIPMENT WHICH CAN BE FUNDED FOR A CHILD CARE CENTRE FURNISHINGS amp EQUIPMENT ITEMS I OFFICE Table Personal computer Filing cabinet Chair Photocopier Calculator Cupboard Printer ll SICK BAY Sofa bed Mattress Pillow Blanket First Aid Kit Ill WAITING RECEPTION AREA Sofa set bulletin board Wastepaper Basket Door Mat IV WASHROOM Mirrors water heater Hand towels Soap dispenser Washing machine Shower curtains Toilet roll holder V KITCHEN Pantry shelves Kitchen cabinet Crockery Cutlery amp Utensils Forks spoons cups plates bowls pots frying pan kettle chopsticks Cooker Cooker hood Refrigerator Knives Sieve containers Chopper chopping board Grater peeler Trolley Oven Rice cooker Drying rack Steamer Ladle trays Can opener VI GRO
10. SS MOTOR ACTIVITY AREA Rocking horse Quadro set Tricycles bicycles Blocks Water play equipment Sand play equipment Giant scrambler Bean bags hoops Swing slide climbing frame tunnel trampoline small stompers balls Vil MUSIC amp MOVEMENTCUM REST ROOM Television set Magnetic white board Musical instruments Video cassette tape Video player amp tapes Radio cassette recorder amp tapes Piano guitar Storage cabinet Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre FURNISHINGS amp EQUIPMENT ITEMS Vill CLASSROOM A General Weighing scale Height measurement chart Storage cabinet Table chair adult amp child sized White board Markers magnets eraser Cubby holes Book display rack Display board Wastepaper basket Floor mats Softboard partitions B Interest Corners Dramatic Refrigerator Kitchen store sink Plates cups forks Spoons Dress up cupboard with appropriate clothing Cooking utensils e g Plastic fruits vegetables Ironing set Wok frying pan ladle Combs clips Dolls toy telephone Toy Bed Manipulative Block Stacking toys Dough Hollow blocks Lego set Puzzles Blocks of different Threading equipment Stringing beads Shapes sizes amp colours Science Maths Plants Charts on life cycle of plants animals body parts Live animals Abacus Containers of different shapes size
11. ation of Premises i Built in in New School Premises The capital funding for the centre which is built in tandem with the new school is 90 of the CPG Facilities Management Pte Ltd CPG FM Formerly PWD EMS Pte Ltd approved cost of conversion ii Current School Premises to be converted If the proposed SCC is to be located in existing school premises such as an existing CCA room the grant is based on 90 of CPG FM assessed costing This conversion funding will only be provided if the school authority requires the VWO to bear the construction cost of the room j Funding of capital grants will include Goods and Services Tax GST Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre iii Purchase of Container If the proposed SCC is to be located in a container then the grant is 13 500 00 for the purchase of the container iv Modular type classroom If the SCC is constructed as a modular type classroom an alternative form of construction that assembles building using pre fabricated building components to overcome site constraints the capital funding for modular type classroom is based on 90 of the actual cost of conversion or 90 of norm cost of 527 00 per m2 whichever is lower Note For SCCs at non governmental premises for example religious or private premises the VWO is only entitled to furniture and equipment funding b Capital Grant for the Purchase of Furnishings and Equipment
12. ckery Cutlery amp e Refrigerator Cooking Utensils GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITY RESTING AREA Infant Feeding Chair Strollers Baby Cot Sand water play equipment Tricycle bicycle Giant scrambler e Blocks Bean bags hoops MUSIC amp MOVEMENT CUM REST ROOM e Television set CD player e Magnetic white board Video player e Musical instruments e Radio cassette recorder Calculator Filing cabinet First aid kit Door mat Infant Care sink Trolley Oven Rice cooker Trampoline small Strompers balls Swing slide climbing frame tunnel Piano Guitar Storage cabinet 11 Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre FURNISHINGS amp EQUIPMENT ITEMS CLASSROOM General Weighing scale e Height measurement chart e Storage cabinet e Table chair adult amp child size e Cubby holes Interest Corners Dramatic Refrigerator Kitchen store Sink Cooking utensils Manipulative Block e Stacking toys Lego set Threading equipment Science Maths Plants e Charts on life cycle of plants animals body parts Containers of different shapes sizes amp colors Easel boards paintbrushes e Poster colours crayons e Pencils rulers sharpeners White board Markers Magnets Eraser Display board Plates Cups forks spoons Plastic fruits amp vegetables Combs Clips Dough
13. e following conditions a b c to use the cyclical maintenance grant for the purposes for which it is given and in accordance with the scope of works listed in Annex C to operate the Facility for a minimum period of 5 years from the licensed start date of operation the minimum period to open the Facility to all Singapore citizens or permanent residents regardless of race language or religion to provide the standard of care and programmes which meets the prevailing statutory requirements rules regulations guidelines and or service model prescribed by the Ministry of Community Development Youth and Sports for the operation and or management of the Facility not to proselytise at the Facility to use and occupy the premises site only for the Facility and for no other purpose unless approved in writing by the Ministry and Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre 3 If the organisation is in breach of any undertakings in Clauses 2 a to f the Ministry shall give written notice of the breach to the organisation whereupon i the organisation shall refund within a period of one year the cyclical maintenance grant or such proportion of the grant as pro rated by the stipulated minimum period in accordance with this Agreement and the actual completed years of operation of the Facility up to the time the Ministry gives notice of the organisation s breach of agreement
14. ed or damaged doors or frame including accessories to match existing Replace new door to match the existing e Plumbing Work Example Replace repair water pipe to good working condition Making good to all leaking joints f Glazing Work Example Replace all existing broken glass sheet or louvers to vent window and etc to match existing g Electrical Work Example Repair replace refix PVC trucking PVC conduit and loose wiring to their original condition Repair Replace Refix electrical lightning protection system distribution board wiring and etc Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre h Roofing Work Example Replace refix Repair the roofing tiles including accessory to match the existing or replace with new tiles Structural Concrete Work Example Reconstruction of concrete drain sunken bin bay flooring scupper drain and etc Supply and install additional support brackets for external pipes and main riser due to statutory requirement Re render concrete screed to apron floor and footpath Replace existing cast iron pipe main soil pipe and waste pipe Repainting Work Example Repaint the internal external and common area to the original colour of building internally only for HDB premises as external painting and common property are maintained by Town Councils Mechanical Work Example One to one replacement of approved air conditional system horsreel p
15. hich receives capital grant from Community Development Council CDC for the setting up of a Student Care Centre SCC is expected to abide by the following conditions i to apply the money for the purpose for which it is given ii to operate the said SCC for a period of not less than 5 years from the date of operation or from the date stipulated by the Ministry of Community Development Youth and Sports MCYS iii to open the centre to members of the public regardless of race language or religion iv to provide adequate standard of care and programmes which meets the guidelines and regulations prescribed by MCYS for the operation of SCC vii to refrain from proselytizing in the SCC iv to charge fees in accordance to the guidelines set by MCYS for SCC v to give consideration to and set aside places the number to be agreed upon with CDCs for the enrolment of children from low income families viii to ensure that the SCC is open throughout the year except on Sundays and gazetted public holidays and ix to ensure that the SCC is open from a 7 30 am or earlier to 6 30 pm or later Mondays to Fridays and b 7 30 am or earlier to 1 30 pm or later Saturdays 2 In the event that the organisation fails to operate the SCC for the minimum stipulated period the organisation will be expected to refund to the CDC the total capital grant or such proportion of the grant as determined by the ratio of the difference be
16. ibility studies surveys research and development or investigations prior to the construction acquisition improvement extension enlargement or replacement of fixed assets or for the formation of any plan or scheme for the development or improvement of resources Example Site surveying Development replacement and upgrading of computer software hardware and IT systems to enhance their functional capabilities Land acquisition and reclamation Legal costs arising from the carrying out of the cyclical maintenance 21
17. ii all money refundable shall be payable in one lump sum unless otherwise agreed in writing between the Ministry and organisation and and iii the Ministry will not be liable for any debts or liabilities incurred by the organisation 18 Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre ANNEX C SCOPE OF CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE WORKS Cyclical Maintenance CM is to carry out repairs to the internal external and common areas of existing buildings infrastructure facilities or capital assets to keep them in good working order or restore them to their original condition within the stipulated period The current standard internally for carrying out CM is 5 years Some examples of Cyclical Maintenance Works are a Non Structural Concrete Work Example Repair Vertical Expansion joint bitumen expansion hollow block wall wall internal and external wall brick pavement staircase steps and damaged tiles b Existing Flooring and Wall Tiling Work Example Relaying of new tile to match existing c Existing Aluminum Steel and Iron Work Example Replace aluminum steel and iron casement windows to match existing Replacement of steel and galvanized steel railing to match existing Repair refix replace existing worn out handrail nosing and balustrades back to the original position Repair replaced the corroded metal gates and to match existing d Carpentry and Joinery Work Example Repair all decay
18. s amp colours Weighing scale Charts on mathematical Concepts e g shapes numbers colours Art Easel boards paintbrushes Poster colours crayons Pencils rulers sharpeners Scissors child sized Glue scotch tapes Colour paper crepe paper Vanguard Scrap materials e g straws egg cartons Library Age appropriate books that cover a wide area of interest Carpets cushions Flannel board Puppets Picture Charts IX GENERAL Fire extinguishers Venetian blinds including installation Wall clocks Ceiling wall fans Curtains amp tracks Locks Door bell Name tags Cleaning equipment pails buckets brooms mops brushes dustpan Potty Extension cord 2 way plug Hangers Shoe rack Lockers cubby holes 10 Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre LIST OF FURNISHINGS amp EQUIPMENT WHICH CAN BE FUNDED FOR CHILD CARE CENTRE EXTENSIONS FOR INFANT TODDLER CARE FURNISHINGS amp EQUIPMENT ITEMS OFFICE Table Computer e Chair e Printer e Cupboard e Photocopier SICK BAY Sofa bed PVC Pillow amp blanket mattress WAITING RECEPTION AREA Sofa set e Wastepaper basket Bulletin board TOILET SHOWER AREA e Mirrors e Hand towels dispenser e Water heater e Diapering station potty chairs e Washing machine e Soap dispenser KITCHEN e Pantry shelves Cooker e Kitchen cabinet Cooker hood e Cro
19. structural repairs caused by fair wear and tear iii replacement of building elements that have outlived their economic lifespan or are beyond economic repair e g electrical re wiring replacement of roof membrane Please refer to Annex C for the list of the possible CM works to allow self assessment of premises before seeking the quotations Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre c Exclusions Cyclical maintenance funding will not cover i improvement works such as upgrading ii renovations such as conversion of use iii additions such as building extensions and new structures iv minor repairs and replacements these must be carried out regularly under general housekeeping and v replacement of furniture and equipment 3 ASSESSMENT OF COST The organisation is to submit at least 3 quotations for the proposed cyclical maintenance works The consultant appointed by the CDC will verify all the quotations The current appointed consultant is The CPG Facilities Management Pte Ltd formerly PWD EMS Pte Ltd 238B Thomson Road 17 00 Tower B Novena Square Singapore 4909022 Tel 6325 8880 Fax 6325 8881 Email cogfm cpgfm com sg The lowest quotation which is verified by the consultant to be fair and necessary will be used to compute the grant The VWO will be advised to appoint the contractor who offers the lowest cyclical maintenance quotation to carry out the works 4 FUNDI
20. tween the stipulated minimum period of 5 years and the actual completed years of operation to the stipulated minimum period of 5 years Centres are allowed to observe half days on the eves of Christmas New Year and Chinese New Year In addition centres are allowed to close for another 5 2 days in a year Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre 3 The entire capital grant will have to be refunded if the organisation breaches any of the conditions stipulated in i ii iii iv v vi vii viii and ix of paragraph 1 4 The CDC reserves the right to reject any application for capital grants and the reason s for which the application is rejected may not necessarily be disclosed Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre ANNEX B 3 CONDITIONS FOR THE RECEIPT OF GOVERNMENT GRANT FOR THE CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE OF CHILD CARE AND STUDENT CARE CENTRES 1 The organisation which received Government financial support for the cyclical maintenance of child care or student care centre the Facility shall not use the grant for a b c d e f improvement works such as upgrading or modernisation renovations such as conversion of purpose additions such as building extensions and new structures minor repairs and replacements replacements of furniture and equipment or emergency works 2 The organisation shall undertake to abide by th
21. ump fire protection system sprinkler and automatic fire alarm system and etc Examples of works that cannot be considered under cyclical maintenance a b d e f Construction improvement upgrading relocation or extension of buildings or premises Examples institutional buildings and office buildings Construction of infrastructures Examples lighting systems sewerage systems drainage systems monuments and public parks Purchase of additional fixed assets Examples Air condition system Rebuilding or reconstruction of buildings infrastructures including demolition costs that are incidental to the project Purchase of office equipment major and minor furniture fixtures or fittings that are incidental or arise from the construction or replacement of the building Purchase and or replacement costs of major office equipment Examples computer terminals mechanised shelving systems heavy printers and copier machines 20 Application for CDC Financial Grant for Child Care Student Care Centre 9 Retrofitting of buildings vehicles or equipment which results in an improvement extension or enlargement of a buildings or improvement to any equipment Such activities should be non recurrent durable and represent growth of the spending agency Example providing a capital asset with parts devices or equipment not in existence or available at the time of original manufacture Preliminary or feas
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