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Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI)

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· Last verified 23 Oct 2026

This scheme is closed to new applications.

COVID-era wage support for employers that grew their local workforce. The final extension covered hires from October 2022 to March 2023 (mature, disabled and ex-offender jobseekers only). No longer available.

Support: Closed. No new support.
Maximum funding: No fixed cap published
How to apply: Closed
Apply before starting?: No

Recent changes

Final JGI extension (phase 5) covered hires from Oct 2022 to Mar 2023. Closure and final payout timing from secondary sources; no successor scheme.

Who is eligible

Registered and operating in Singapore
Scheme closed; see SEC, EEC, UEC and CCP for current hiring support

Quick eligibility check

1. Are you hiring Singapore Citizens aged 60 and above (check SEC)?
2. Are you hiring persons with disabilities (check EEC and SG Enable grants)?
3. Are you hiring ex-offenders (check UEC)?
4. Are you hiring mid-career workers into new roles (check CCP)?

0 of 4 answered.

How to apply

No new applications or hiring windows.

Claims: Not applicable. Final payouts were made in 2023 (secondary sources).

Documents you need

Not applicable (closed)

Frequently asked questions

What is the Jobs Growth Incentive?

How much funding does JGI give?

Closed. No new support.

Who is eligible for JGI?

Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore. Scheme closed; see SEC, EEC, UEC and CCP for current hiring support

How do I apply for JGI?

Apply through Closed.

What documents do I need for JGI?

Not applicable (closed).

Sources

Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) before you apply.