Professional Capability Grant (PCG) — Overseas Training Grant
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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Must be a permanent staff member (Singaporean or PR) of an NCSS member or MSF-funded SSA
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Must have been employed by the SSA for at least 1 year at point of application
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Training must directly relate to job scope and be of direct social service nature
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Agency and staff must not have received the grant in the last 2 years
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For agencies with multiple programmes, each programme can apply for one staff member once every 2 years
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Training must not have already commenced
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No political or religious proselytization content
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Application must be submitted at least 2 months before course commencement
How to Apply
1. Identify specialised overseas training relevant to your role 2. Apply via the OurSG Grants (OSG) portal at oursggrants.gov.sg at least 2 months before course start 3. Check the PCG submission dates PDF for deadlines 4. Approvals are first-come, first-served subject to budget availability 5. After training, share knowledge with other SSAs at NCSS-identified platforms
Claims and Disbursement
Submit claims through the OurSG Grants portal after completing training.
Frequently Asked Questions
It funds specialised overseas training not available in Singapore for social service professionals — conferences, certification courses, and study trips. Up to 60% co-funding capped at $20,000 (80% if presenting a paper).
Each programme within an agency can apply for one staff member once every two years. Both the agency and staff member must not have received the grant in the last two years.
Yes. After training, you should be willing to share your knowledge with other social service agencies at platforms identified by NCSS.
Related Grants
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.
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) — Open Grant
NCSS
Single agency: up to 80% of approved cost, max $100,000. Multi-agency: up to 100%, max $200,000. Clinical supervision: up to 80%, max $100,000 over 2 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.