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NTUC Company Training Committee Grant (CTC Grant)

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· Last verified 23 Oct 2026

Co-funds business transformation projects that a Company Training Committee (management plus NTUC/worker representative) plans, where workers get better outcomes such as higher wages, a skills allowance or a career development plan.

Support: Up to 70% of qualifying project costs. In-house training funded at $9 per hour per worker; external non-SSG/SWDA-supported courses up to 70% of course fees. Funding caps may apply (not published).
Maximum funding: No fixed cap published
How to apply: e2i Grant Portal (grants.e2i.com.sg)
Apply before starting?: Yes, before any commitment or payment

Recent changes

Budget 2025 set aside about $200 million to top up the CTC Grant. The e2i page banner says the application deadline is extended to 31 Mar 2028, but the FAQ still shows 1 Aug 2022 to 31 Jul 2026; confirm with e2i. EWTP FAQ (Aug 2026) positions CTC as the high-touch complement to WDG(JR+).

Who is eligible

Registered and operating in Singapore
Legally registered or incorporated in Singapore (companies, societies, charities, social enterprises); foreign companies and government bodies excluded
Must form a Company Training Committee with NTUC
Transformation/training plan endorsed by the CTC's NTUC/worker representative and senior management
Only impacted local workers (SC/PR) can be funded
Commit to at least one worker outcome: wage increase, recurrent skills allowance, or implemented Career Development Plan
No other government funding for the same project or components
Project must not start (including down payment) before the Letter of Award

Quick eligibility check

1. Is your organisation legally registered or incorporated in Singapore and not a government body?
2. Are you willing to form a Company Training Committee with NTUC?
3. Will your project help local (SC/PR) workers who are affected by it?
4. Will you commit to a wage increase, skills allowance or career development plan for those workers?
5. Have you not started the project or paid any down payment yet?
6. Is the project not funded by another government grant?
7. Will you submit the application yourself rather than through a consultant?

0 of 7 answered.

What it covers

In-house training and external non-SWDA-supported courses tied to the project
Equipment and software, including related OEM software training
Consultancy services

How to apply

Form a CTC with NTUC (via your union if unionised, or e2i / sme@ntuc.org.sg if not)
Define the project scope and get it validated
Have e2i review the draft transformation and/or training plan
Get the plan endorsed by senior management and the NTUC/worker representative
Submit the application yourself on the e2i Grant Portal (no third-party/consultant submissions)
Receive the Letter of Award before starting the project

Processing time: Not stated; Letter of Award gives a one-year funding period

Claims: After implementation and achieving committed worker outcomes, submit the CTC Grant Claim Form and Outcome Report to ctcgrant@e2i.com.sg within 1 month of the LOA end date.

Documents you need

CTC-endorsed transformation and/or training plan signed by a senior management representative and the NTUC/worker representative
Vendor quotations for equipment, software, consultancy or training
Company ACRA business profile
List of impacted local workers and committed worker outcomes
For claims: NTUC CTC Grant Claim Form, Outcome Report, Letter of Award, invoices and proof of payment

Frequently asked questions

What is the NTUC Company Training Committee Grant?

How much funding does CTC Grant give?

Up to 70% of qualifying project costs. In-house training funded at $9 per hour per worker; external non-SSG/SWDA-supported courses up to 70% of course fees. Funding caps may apply (not published).

Who is eligible for CTC Grant?

Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore. Legally registered or incorporated in Singapore (companies, societies, charities, social enterprises); foreign companies and government bodies excluded Must form a Company Training Committee with NTUC Transformation/training plan endorsed by the CTC's NTUC/worker representative and senior management Only impacted local workers (SC/PR) can be funded Commit to at least one worker outcome: wage increase, recurrent skills allowance, or implemented Career Development Plan No other government funding for the same project or components Project must not start (including down payment) before the Letter of Award

How do I apply for CTC Grant?

Apply through e2i Grant Portal (grants.e2i.com.sg). You must apply before the project starts or any payment is made. Processing time: Not stated; Letter of Award gives a one-year funding period.

What documents do I need for CTC Grant?

CTC-endorsed transformation and/or training plan signed by a senior management representative and the NTUC/worker representative; Vendor quotations for equipment, software, consultancy or training; Company ACRA business profile; List of impacted local workers and committed worker outcomes; For claims: NTUC CTC Grant Claim Form, Outcome Report, Letter of Award, invoices and proof of payment.

Sources

Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with NTUC before you apply.