Professional Capability Grant (PCG) — Open Grant
The Open Grant empowers initiatives within the social service sector to enhance professional capabilities through diverse projects, including clinical supervision. It supports agencies in engaging external consultants for clinical supervision, fostering the growth of social workers, case workers, counsellors, and psychologists. Projects must be one-off and non-recurring. Multi-agency collaborative projects receive higher funding caps.
Eligibility Criteria
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Must represent an NCSS member SSA or MSF-funded SSA
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Projects must be one-off and non-recurring
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Project must not have already commenced — can only start upon PCG Secretariat approval
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No other government funding for the same project unless specifically allowed
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Clinical supervision: supervisor must be an external consultant registered with SASW, SAC, or equivalent
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Approvals on first-come first-served basis subject to budget availability
How to Apply
1. Prepare project proposal (one-off, non-recurring project) 2. Apply via the OurSG Grants (OSG) portal at oursggrants.gov.sg 3. Check submission timeline at the PCG submission dates PDF 4. Wait for PCG Secretariat approval before commencing project
Claims and Disbursement
Submit claims through the OurSG Grants portal upon project completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
It funds one-off projects to strengthen social service professionals, including clinical supervision programmes. Single agencies get up to $100k (80% co-funding); multi-agency projects get up to $200k (100% funding).
Yes. The grant supports engaging external clinical supervisors for social workers, case workers, counsellors, and psychologists, including individual and group sessions over two years (up to $100k at 80% co-funding).
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis via the OurSG Grants portal, subject to submission windows. Check the PCG submission dates PDF for current timelines. Approvals are first-come, first-served.
Related Grants
Professional Capability Grant (PCG) — Overseas Training Grant
NCSS
Up to 60% of actual expenditure, capped at $20,000. Up to 80% if presenting a paper at a conference.
The Overseas Training Grant supports specialised training programmes that are not available in Singapore, including short-term conferences and seminars, specialised certification courses, and study trips. Higher funding rates are available for professionals presenting papers at international conferences, encouraging agencies to showcase their work to the international community.
Organisation Health Diagnostic Scheme (OHDS)
NCSS
Up to 80% co-funding of diagnostic costs
The Organisation Health Diagnostic Scheme helps social service agencies identify areas for improvement through an in-depth organisational health analysis conducted by Korn Ferry, NCSS's appointed consultant. Agencies receive a 3-year strategy document with recommended strategies to strengthen their organisation. This scheme is often a prerequisite for the Transformation Sustainability Scheme (TSS) Part A and B applications.
SG60 Towards Sustainability Fund
NCSS
One-off grant of $30,000 per agency
The SG60 Towards Sustainability Fund recognises the contributions of social service agencies to Singapore and supports them in building capabilities for measuring, monitoring, and reporting programme effectiveness. Stronger outcomes reporting enables SSAs to scale high-impact programmes and attract more resources from funders. Each eligible agency receives a one-off grant of $30,000.
Transformation Sustainability Scheme (TSS)
NCSS
Up to 80% co-funding: Part A (consultancy) up to $250,000; Part B (bespoke digital) up to $150,000; Part C (pre-scoped solutions) up to $150,000 total ($40,000 per solution)
The Transformation Sustainability Scheme (TSS) provides funding to social service agencies for consultancy, digital projects, and project implementation support. It focuses on strengthening seven critical organisational health areas: Strategy & Leadership, Governance, People, Finances, Digitalisation, Communications & Partnerships, and User-Centric Services. Previously funded through the Tech-and-GO! scheme, TSS offers up to 80% co-funding across three components — consultancy and headcount support, bespoke digitalisation projects, and pre-scoped solutions like HR systems, CRMs, and cybersecurity tools.
Professional Capability Grant (PCG) — Professional Development Sponsorship
NCSS
Graduate Diploma/Degree in Social Work or Masters in Psychology: up to 75% of course fees, capped at $99,400. Other social service graduate/postgraduate studies: up to 50%, capped at $37,500.
The Professional Development Sponsorship provides funding for in-service staff at social service agencies to achieve their first recognised qualifications in social work and psychology. It also offers training support for additional graduate and postgraduate studies in social services. A bond period pegged to study duration applies. Liquidated damages apply for non-compliance.
Professional Capability Grant (PCG) — Sabbatical Leave Scheme
NCSS
Salary support of up to $15,000 for 10 weeks of paid leave
The Sabbatical Leave Scheme offers social service professionals 10 weeks of paid leave with salary support of up to $15,000. Available for Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Therapists, Psychologists, Counsellors, and EIPIC teachers. After completing the sabbatical, recipients may be asked to mentor junior professionals and must conduct a sharing session and submit a written report.