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Reference: National Arts CouncilUpdated 2/5/2026

Capability Development Grant

Up to 90% funding cap (enhanced from 15 April 2022)

The NAC Capability Development (CD) Grant encourages and supports continuous professional development of people working in Singapore's arts and culture sector. The grant covers training activities or programmes up to 12 consecutive months, supporting both professional training/skills development and on-the-job training. This grant is part of NAC's comprehensive support framework for the arts sector, updated with enhanced funding rates from April 2022. Key changes in December 2024 include updated submission deadlines, eligibility criteria, training allowance rates, and financial reporting requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

  • 01

    Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents working in Singapore's arts and culture sector

  • 02

    Individuals and organisations seeking professional development in arts and culture

  • 03

    Training activities or programmes up to 12 consecutive months duration

How to Apply

1. Review updated guidelines from 14 December 2024 2. Prepare training proposal and budget 3. Submit application through NAC portal 4. Await evaluation and approval notification

Claims and Disbursement

Claims process follows NAC standard procedures with milestone-based disbursement and progress reporting requirements as specified in the award letter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Professional training/skills development and on-the-job training for people working in Singapore's arts and culture sector.

Training activities or programmes up to 12 consecutive months.

Updated deadline for submission of project deliverables, eligibility/ineligibility criteria, Training Allowance and Absentee Payroll rates.

Up to 90% funding cap (enhanced from 15 April 2022).