EDG Claims Checklist: What You Must Prepare Before Submitting Reimbursement

At a glance

• Claim stage is where weak execution becomes visible.
• Every cost must reconcile to the LOF.
• Missing evidence is the most common cause of delay.
• Proper documentation should begin during execution, not after.

Table of contents

1. Why claim preparation starts early
2. Financial documents required
3. Deliverable evidence requirements
4. LOF alignment verification
5. Common claim rejection triggers
6. Internal review before submission
7. References
8. Call us now

Why claim preparation starts early

Many companies treat claim submission as an administrative step.

In reality, claim success depends on:

• disciplined milestone tracking
• documented deliverables
• financial reconciliation discipline

If documentation is created retroactively, inconsistencies often surface.

Financial documents required

Typical financial evidence includes:

• Vendor invoices
• Proof of payment (bank transfer records)
• Internal manpower records (if applicable)
• Breakdown of cost categories

Each document must:

• match the approved scope
• align with the approved budget
• reflect actual implementation period

Amounts claimed must reconcile precisely.

Deliverable evidence requirements

Assessors verify that deliverables were completed as approved.

Common evidence includes:

• Final reports
• Framework documentation
• System implementation screenshots
• Approved policy documents
• Adoption evidence (if applicable)

Deliverables must correspond to LOF-approved scope.

LOF alignment verification

Before submission, verify:

• Scope matches LOF exactly
• No unapproved additions were included
• No material scope deviations occurred
• Timeline aligns with approved duration

If deviations occurred, formal amendment should have been approved beforehand.

Common claim rejection triggers

1. Invoice issued outside approved period
2. Payment made after claim window
3. Deliverables not matching approved scope
4. Insufficient evidence of completion
5. Mismatch between cost category and activity

Most claim delays originate from preventable administrative errors.

Internal review before submission

Before submitting claim:

• Reconcile every cost against LOF
• Confirm documentation completeness
• Ensure consistency between narrative and evidence
• Conduct internal finance sign-off

This reduces revision cycles significantly.

References

Related Resources (Grant-Consulting.org)

https://www.grant-consulting.org/resources/edg-timeline-submission-to-claim
https://www.grant-consulting.org/resources/edg-project-scope-design
https://www.grant-consulting.org/resources/edg-internal-ownership-execution-risk

Official references

https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-support/enterprise-development-grant
https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/resources/all-faqs/enterprise-development-grant

Call us now

Book a 20-minute consult (no obligation):
https://www.grant-consulting.org/contact

We help companies:

• conduct pre-claim audits
• reconcile scope against LOF
• identify documentation gaps
• reduce reimbursement delays

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