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Overview of the Capability Development Grant

Capability Development Grant

We've revised our grant guidelines and here are some key changes:

[Announced on 14 December 2024]

  • Deadline for submission of project deliverables
  • Updated eligibility/ineligibility criteria

Please take some time to read our complete guidelines here where we've annotated all revisions with [Updated] for your reference. Changes will take effect from 14 December 2024.

[Announced on 16 August 2024]

  • Proof of Self-Employed status
  • Submission requirements for financial reporting
  • Training Allowance and Absentee Payroll rates

Please take some time to read our complete guidelines here where we've annotated all revisions with [Updated] for your reference. Changes will take effect from 16 August 2024.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at NAC_feedback@nac.gov.sg.

 

The Capability Development Grant (CD Grant) encourages and supports the continuous professional development of the people that work in Singapore’s arts and culture sector. 

The grant is open to individuals and organisations and supports the following training activities or programmes that span a duration of no more than 12 consecutive months:

  • Professional training and skills development programmes
  • On-the-job training activities

What the Grant Supports


Grant Details
CATEGORIESFOR YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL
FOR YOUR ORGANISATION
  • Professional training and skills development programmes such as:

    • Workshops, master classes, seminars, conferences
    • Professional programmes (e.g. certified or accredited courses such as professional diplomas)
    • Residencies
    • Participation in Competitions [1]
    • Structured Mentorships
Participate only

Send your employees or members to participate

or

Organise for your employees or members

 

  • On the job training activities such as:

    • Work attachments
    • Internships,  traineeships or apprenticeships
Participate only

Send your employees or members to participate

or

Organise for your employees or members 

[1] Participation in competitions should be accompanied by opportunities for professional development such as master classes and workshops. Organisations that are planning to organise competitions should consider applying for the Presentation and Participation Grant.

Our funding varies by project type and applicant, as shown in the table below:
Coverage TypeFor IndividualsFor Non-Profit Organisations or CollectivesFor Profit Organisations
Percentage of Actual Supportable Expenses

Up to 70%

[For SEPs only] Up to 90%

Up to 70%
Up to 50%
Overall Cap per Financial Year$20,000$75,000$75,000

Note: More information and list of supportable costs can be found in the grant guidelines.