Overview

The Overseas Training Grant supports overseas training programmes that are not readily available in Singapore, i.e.:

• Short-term conferences and seminars
• Specialised certification courses, and
• Study trips.

Eligibility Criteria

1. All permanent staff (who are Singaporeans or PRs) of NCSS member social service agencies (SSAs) and/or Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)-funded social service agencies can apply for the Professional Capability Grant (Overseas Training).
2. Volunteers, Board Members, non-permanent staff, and holders of the Work Permit, S-Pass and Employment Pass are not eligible.
3. Applicants must have been employed by the social service agency for at least one year at the point of application.
4. For SSAs with multiple programmes, each programme can apply for one staff once in every two years. To qualify, the agency and staff must not receive the grant in the last 2-year.
5. The training must be directly relevant to the job scope of applicants and of direct social service nature.
6. Applicants must attend all sessions of the courses and pass all examinations (if applicable).
7. Applicants must be prepared to share their learning with other social service agencies at platforms identified by NCSS upon return from their trips.
8. Funding will not be extended to courses that:
   • Have already commenced
   • Include political or religious proselytization
   • 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)
9. Incomplete applications and late applications which are submitted less than 3 months before the course commencement date will NOT be processed.
10. Please note that approval of the applications is on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to budget availability.

Funding Quantum

Application

The Fund Application System (FAS) has  decommissioned on 31 March 2023. NCSS will no longer be accepting any course enrolment in the FAS after 31 March 2023. 

To apply for this grant, the SSAs can email the supplementary form and its supporting document to PCG_Enquiries@ncss.gov.sg.

Please submit the following supporting documents in FAS:

1. Download the Supplementary Form
2. Overseas Training / Conference Brochure
3. Training / Conference Fee Details
4. Training / Conference Daily Schedule

Submission Timeline

The application must be submitted to NCSS at least 3 months before the course commencement date.

Please refer to the submission timeline for Overseas Training Grant.

Contact

For more information, please email Ms Farah Atikah at farah_atikah@ncss.gov.sg

Overview

The Open Grant supports SSA-initiated and centrally driven initiatives that will raise the professional capability of the Social Service Sector, including initiatives/ projects and clinical supervision efforts.

Open Grant supports social service agencies in engaging external consultants for clinical supervision for staff to enhance their professional skills, usually in the areas of casework and counselling. The grant supports the capability building of professional staff such as social workers, case workers, counsellors and psychologists over two years.

The clinical supervision usually includes individual supervision and group supervision to improve professional skills of staff, plus a Supervision of Supervisors (SOS) component to develop the supervisory competencies of the social service agency’s internal clinical supervisors.

Eligibility Criteria

For Open Grant Projects

1. Must be NCSS member social service agencies and/or MSF-funded social service agencies that are not receiving other sources of government funding,
2. Funding will not be extended to projects that have already commenced.
3. Late applications will not be processed and will not be automatically moved to the next window.
4. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
5. Please note that approval of applications is on a first come, first served basis, subject to budget availability.

For Clinical Supervision

1. All NCSS member social service agencies or MSF-funded social service agencies only.
2. The projects must be one-off and non-recurring in nature.
3. Projects can only commence upon PCG Secretariat’s approval.
4. Funding will not be extended to projects that:
   • Have already commenced, or
   • Are receiving other sources of government funding, unless specifically allowed
5. The appointed Clinical Supervisor,
   • Must be an external consultant for Clinical Supervision
   • Be a member/ registered to a professional body
     • Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW)
     • Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) or equivalent
     • Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP) or equivalent
   • Have been trained in clinical supervision and adhere to guidelines as set out by
     • Social Work Accreditation and Advisory Board (SWAAB)
     • SAC in the Clinical Supervision Standards and Procedures (Jan 2017)
     • SRP
6. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
7. Please note that approval of the applications is on a first come, first served basis, subject to budget availability.

Funding Quantum

Application

The Fund Application System (FAS) has decommissioned on 31 March 2023. NCSS will no longer be accepting any course enrolment in the FAS after 31 March 2023. 

To apply for this grant, the SSAs can email the supplementary form and its supporting document to PCG_Enquiries@ncss.gov.sg.

Please submit the following supporting documents:

For Open Grant Projects

• Project Proposal, which include the following:
  • Objective of the Project
  • How will the project be implemented
  • Fund Request and detailed cost breakdown of the project, quotations of the cost items
  • Project Outcomes/ KPI and its measures
  • Project Implementation timeline

For Clinical Supervision

• Download the Supplementary and Declaration Form.
• Three comparable quotations/proposals (i.e. quotations/proposals should cover the same work scope) and the CVs of the External Supervisor must be uploaded for projects that are above $6,000. Wherever possible, the social service agency should choose the choice that has the best value and provide justification if it is not the lowest.

Submission Timeline

Please refer to the submission timeline for Open Grant.

Contact

For more information, please email to Ms Farah Atikah at farah_atikah@ncss.gov.sg.

Overview

The Sabbatical Leave Scheme (SLS) aims to provide social service professionals the opportunity to recharge and refresh themselves, through 10 weeks of paid leave with salary support of up to $15,000. It is open to Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech therapists, Psychologists, Counsellors and EIPIC teachers.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the SLS, you must be one of the following:

• Social Workers registered with the Social Work Accreditation and Advisory Board
• Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech therapists with full/restricted registration with the Allied Health Professions Council
• Psychologists with Bachelor or Master Degree in Psychology
• Counsellors with qualifications recognised by the Singapore Association for Counselling
• EIPIC Teachers with Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs)

You must also meet the following criteria:

• possess at least five years of direct work experience in your respective professional field within the sector at the point of application
• working in a NCSS member organisation or Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)-funded organisation
• not serving any bond currently

Requirement

You may be called upon to act as a mentor to junior social service professionals in their respective fields once you complete your sabbatical. You must also conduct a sharing session within your organisation and submit a written report to your employer and the National Council of Social Service.

Important Note:

• Incomplete applications will NOT be processed.
• Please note that approval of applications is on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to budget availability. 

Application

The Fund Application System (FAS) has decommissioned on 31 March 2023.  NCSS will no longer be accepting any course enrolment in the FAS after 31 March 2023.

To apply for this grant, the SSAs can download the application form and email with supporting documents to PCG_Enquiries@ncss.gov.sg.

Before applying, you are advised to discuss your proposed sabbatical plans with your current employer.

Please refer to the FAQ for more information on the Sabbatical Leave Scheme.

Submission Timeline

Please refer to the submission timeline below:

Contact

For more information, please contact Ms Ang Hui Zhen at Ang_Hui_Zhen@ncss.gov.sg.

Overview

(Programme scheduled to start in 2023. Please check this website again for more information)

The Foundational Leadership is for first time manager which aims to enhance the managerial and functional skills of Managers in the Social Service Sector in the i) People development ii) Strategy Planning iii) Resource Management

This programme is ideal for individuals transitioning from specialist roles to people managers. Agencies are encouraged to send first-time managers in groups of 5-8pax as the programme has group-coaching segments

Through the Foundational Leadership, participants will embark on a 6-week learning journey that will cover:

• Critical practices to excel in today’s challenging environmen
• Frameworks that would help to facilitate organizational alignment and manage resources
• Methodology to execute team strategies

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be:

• First time managers
• 3 years of sector experience
• Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident;
• Registered with the relevant professional bodies and/or possess the necessary professional qualifications
• Currently working in a NCSS- member agencies
• Participation is strictly by nomination of your organisation’s senior management.

Funding Quantum

Course fees subsidised up to 70% by NCSS.

Application

The programme is scheduled in 2023. Please check this website for more information.

Submission Timeline

To be updated.

Contact

For more information, please email to Leadership_development_programme@ncss.gov.sg.

Overview

The Intermediate Leadership aims to support Heads of Departments and Senior Specialists in deepening their professional competencies through post-graduate programme (locally or overseas).

Agencies have the flexibility to propose the type of post-graduate programmes and/or trainings that lead to certification. Post-graduate programmes may include but are not limited to:

Apart from the course fees, participants may draw down on the funds for other expenses during the duration of the course, e.g. salary support, course materials.

Participants are required to attend Leadership Milestone Programme offered by the Social Service Institute (SSI) as part of their management training. This programme is offered at three different levels and caters to social service professionals with varying levels of experience and development needs.

All approved training courses have to be completed within 3 years.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be:

• Heads of Departments/Senior Specialists
• 5 years of sector experience
• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Registered with the relevant professional bodies and/or possess the necessary professional qualifications
• Not be serving any current bond
• Currently working in a NCSS-member agency
• Nominated by SSAs in order to participate in the Intermediate Leadership
• Shows potential in assuming leadership roles and/or higher responsibilities

Funding Quantum

Course fees subsidised up to $200,000

Application

Please download the Intermediate Leadership Nomination Form and upload the endorsed document via the online Intermediate Leadership Application Form (FormSG).

Submission Timeline

This programme is open for application between October to December every year.

Contact

For more information, please email to Leadership_development_programme@ncss.gov.sg.

Overview

The Advanced Leadership aims to broaden the perspectives and enhance leadership competencies of Heads of Agencies and Senior Leaders through executive development programmes.

Agencies have the flexibility to propose the type of executive development programmes and/or trainings that lead to certification. Programmes may include but are not limited to:

1. Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management by Harvard University
2. Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership by Duke University (USA
3. INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship (ISEP)
4. Developing Leaders Programme for Nonprofit Professional by Columbia University (USA)
5. Executive Programme for Nonprofit Leaders by Stanford University

All approved training courses have to be completed within 1 year

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be:

• Head of Agencies (i.e. CEO, ED) or a senior leader (e.g. Deputy CEO, Senior Director)
• 10 years of sector experience
• Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident
• Registered with the relevant professional bodies and/or possess the necessary professional qualifications
• Not be serving any current bond
• Currently working in a NCSS member
• Nominated by SSAs’ Board (for Head of Agencies) or employers (for Senior Leaders) in order to participate in the Advanced Leadership

Funding Quantum

Course fees subsidised up to $25k.

Application
Please download the Advanced Leadership Nomination Form and upload the endorsed document via the online Advanced Leadership Application Form (FormSG).

This programme is open for application between October to December every year.

Contact

For more information, please email to Leadership_development_programme@ncss.gov.sg.