What is Caregiver Training Grant (CTG)?

What is Caregiver Training Grant (CTG)?

Caregiver Training Grant (CTG)

• The grant is SGD 400 every year (April to March).

• You can use this grant for approved caregiving courses that teach you skills like how to care for someone in a wheelchair, help them with daily activities, or take care of special needs like dementia.

• If multiple caregivers take courses for the same person, the grant is shared among them.

Qualification

• Care recipient must be a Singapore Citizen or PR who is:
• 65 years or older or
• Has a disability (A doctor must confirm this).

• You must be the main person caring for them.

• Complete the course and receive a certificate of attendance (if the course provides one).

Application

1. Choose a course: Look for courses listed under the Caregiver Training Grant that suit your needs. You can find them in the course catalogue.
• Caregiver Training Grant Courses List

2. Contact the training provider: Ask them more details about the course.

3. Register for the course:
• Tell the trainer at least 2 weeks before the course starts that you want to use the CTG grant.
• The trainer will give you an application form and submit it for you.

Eligible Courses

• ABCs of Caregiving: Learn basic caregiving skills based on the person’s needs.

• Basic Eldercare Course: A comprehensive training for MDWs on taking care of elderly people.

What You Need to Pay

• After registration, you need to pay at least SGD 10 to secure your spot.