CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF) has announced the second edition of the CapitaLand Community Resilience Initiative (CCRI), committing up to S$4 million to empower children and youth across China, India, Singapore, and Vietnam. This includes S$3.5 million in initial funding and an Outcomes Achievement Fund that grantees can unlock upon successful delivery of defined results. The announcement was made at the Philanthropy Asia Summit 2026, where CHF emphasized the importance of outcome-driven philanthropy in building resilient communities.
The inaugural CCRI in 2025 awarded S$3.4 million to 12 grantees, focusing on identifying high-potential non-profits. In 2026, the initiative takes a broader ecosystem approach, strengthening capacity building, expanding partner networks, and prioritizing measurable outcomes. Tony Tan, Executive Director of CHF, highlighted that investing in children and youth is central to building resilient communities, and the increased funding reflects a deepened commitment to long-term impact.
This year, CCRI has expanded collaborations with AVPN, Asia’s largest social investment network, which strengthens grantee selection and outcome monitoring, and Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA), which identifies grantees with proven results and scales high-impact solutions. AVPN leaders noted that CCRI’s distinctive approach lies in investing in non-profit capacity, partner connections, and collective intelligence to enable organizations to grow sustainably.
Applications for CCRI 2026 are open from May 19 to June 22, inviting proposals in education, skills development, and mental well-being to support children and youth amid climate risks and socio-economic challenges. Grantees will be announced in November 2026, with projects implemented from January 2027 to December 2028.
At the Philanthropy Asia Summit, practitioners from across Asia shared perspectives on navigating systemic barriers, building partnerships, and delivering results for vulnerable children and youth. The discussions reinforced CCRI’s mission of moving from philanthropic intent to sustained community impact.
