Our vision

Uplifting the Lives and Livelihoods of Those in Need

At DBS Foundation, we are committed to supporting vulnerable communities so that those with the fewest resources are not denied the opportunity to improve their circumstances and face the future with confidence.

With a commitment of up to SGD 1 billion and 1.5 million volunteer hours over the next 10 years, we contribute to creating a world where every individual and every community has the opportunity to thrive.

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By Providing Essential Needs and Fostering Financial Inclusion, we enable those in need to cope with life's uncertainties so that they can be more socially and financially resilient.

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The Generational Gaze

Look beyond the assumptions of age and be inspired by how generations learn from one another.

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Making every day better

We Provide Essential Needs such as food, nutrition, healthcare, and education, and ensure everyone is equipped with self-esteem and community connections to lead a fulfilling life.

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Making tomorrow brighter

We Foster Financial Inclusion by equipping underserved communities with financial and digital literacy skills, financial planning support, and access to financial services and employment – so that nobody is left behind.

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Creating impact since 2014

Committed

> SGD 204 mil

to grants, awards, partnerships
and more

Impacted

> 13 mil

individuals*

Contributed

> 1.3 mil

employee volunteer hours

Supported

180

businesses for impact
(social enterprises & SMEs)

Forged

community programmes with strategic partners across the region

*Some individuals may have accessed multiple opportunities and experienced a range of social outcomes. Individual count may not be unique.

Data updated as of 01 March 2026.

Grants and funding for innovative businesses

Together with communities and businesses across Asia and beyond, we enable those in need to cope with life’s challenges and uncertainties.

DBS Foundation Grant

Since 2015, DBS Foundation has provided about SGD 26 million in grant funding to over 180 social enterprises and SMEs to scale their business models and deepen their impact.

Our flagship DBS Foundation Grant helps these purpose-driven businesses create a more inclusive world and bring enduring change to vulnerable communities in Asia.

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Impact Beyond Award

An SGD 3 million award for visionary businesses that are leading the way in creating transformative change on the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities, building a more inclusive future for all.

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Uplifting the Lives and Livelihoods of Those in Need

The Generational Gaze

Making every day better

Making tomorrow brighter

Creating impact since 2014

Grants and funding for innovative businesses

DBS Foundation Grant

Impact Beyond Award

Recognition

Employee Volunteer or Fundraising Initiative (Bronze), 2024

Rural Development and Poverty Eradication (Private Sector Category), 2023

Charity Platinum, 2023

Global Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility, 2023

Steward Leadership 25, 2022