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Professional Capability Grant (PCG) - Local Training Grant (for Training Providers)

Programme

The grant is under the purview of Professional Capability Grant.

Description
The PCG provides training subsidy to the Social Service Agencies (SSAs) to build their manpower and organisation’s capability, that will better equip the professionals in meeting the needs of the social service sector. 
Scope
The PCG supports social service-related scholarships, awards, short-term local training courses/conferences and higher education programmes. The pre-approval funding supports short-term social service-related courses and conference.
Categories
Singaporean or Singapore PRs, EP or WP holdersBoth
Conditions
Application Criteria & Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria for Training Providers

  1. The training courses should align to the Technical Skill Competency Framework for Social Service. For courses that are not aligned to the framework may be considered on case-by-case basis at a lower funding quantum.
  2. Other criteria for funding consideration could include (but is not limited to):
    • Relevance and importance of the training to the social service sector (e.g. targeted at MSF/NCSS funded services/help social service professionals advance their professional skills/technique and/or knowledge)
    • Training helps to level up the strategic organisation capabilities of the SSAs
    • Training providers are expected to demonstrate prudence and transparency in the cost computations of the courses submitted for pre-approval. 
  3. Funding will not be extended to courses that:
    • Have already commenced
    • Are receiving other sources of Government funding, unless specifically allowed
    • Can tap on grants administered by other Government agencies such as the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), Workforce Singapore (WSG) and the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC).
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Application Deadline
The application must be submitted to NCSS at least 2 months before Panel evaluation date.
Application Procedures

The Training Providers can submit their training courses to be pre-approved via the Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway). Training Providers can login to TPGateway using their Organisation CorpPass.

Please submit the following supporting documents for assessment:

  1. Course/conference details: Include course fee, duration, projected training places, target audience, and sector.
  2. Supporting research: Local and overseas research that backs the course for pre-approval.
  3. Skill alignment: Explain how the course aligns with the Technical Skill Competency Framework for Social Service.
  4. Trainer information: CV/Resume of Trainers.
Contact
For more information, please email PCG_Enquiries@ncss.gov.sg.