Employer Development Grant (disability-inclusive hiring) (EDG (SG Enable))
Helps employers build in-house capability to recruit and retain persons with disabilities, such as appointing an in-house job coach or engaging external job coaches or consultants. Planned to be merged into the Enabling Employment Grant in 2027.
- Support
- Up to $40,000 per employer, depending on the number of new hires with disabilities. Percentage rate not published on the ODP page.
- Maximum funding
- S$40,000
- How to apply
- Email opendoor@sgenable.sg
- Apply before starting?
- Yes, before any commitment or payment
Recent changes
Introduced 1 Jan 2025 (MSF fact sheet, Oct 2024) for two years. To be folded into the Enabling Employment Grant expected 1H 2027.
Who is eligible
- Registered and operating in Singapore
- ODP employer interested in disability-inclusive practices
- Amount depends on number of new hires with disabilities
- Launched 1 Jan 2025 for two years (to be reviewed by MSF)
- Detailed eligibility criteria not stated on the public page
Quick eligibility check
- 1. Is your company registered in Singapore?
- 2. Have you hired, or do you plan to hire, persons with disabilities?
- 3. Will you appoint or engage a job coach or inclusive hiring consultant?
- 4. Are you registered, or willing to register, as an Open Door Programme employer?
0 of 4 answered.
What it covers
- Appointing an existing employee as an in-house job coach
- Hiring an external job coach
- Hiring an external consultant to improve recruitment and onboarding of persons with disabilities
How to apply
- Email opendoor@sgenable.sg to express interest
- An SG Enable representative follows up to assess the plan
- Submit the application as advised by SG Enable
Processing time: Not stated
Claims: As advised by SG Enable.
Documents you need
- Application as advised by SG Enable (not published)
- Plan of inclusive hiring initiatives (job coach, consultant)
- Details of new hires with disabilities
Frequently asked questions
What is the Employer Development Grant (disability-inclusive hiring)?
Helps employers build in-house capability to recruit and retain persons with disabilities, such as appointing an in-house job coach or engaging external job coaches or consultants. Planned to be merged into the Enabling Employment Grant in 2027.
How much funding does EDG (SG Enable) give?
Up to $40,000 per employer, depending on the number of new hires with disabilities. Percentage rate not published on the ODP page.
Who is eligible for EDG (SG Enable)?
Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore. ODP employer interested in disability-inclusive practices Amount depends on number of new hires with disabilities Launched 1 Jan 2025 for two years (to be reviewed by MSF) Detailed eligibility criteria not stated on the public page
How do I apply for EDG (SG Enable)?
Apply through Email opendoor@sgenable.sg. You must apply before the project starts or any payment is made. Processing time: Not stated.
What documents do I need for EDG (SG Enable)?
Application as advised by SG Enable (not published); Plan of inclusive hiring initiatives (job coach, consultant); Details of new hires with disabilities.
Sources
- Official page: https://www.sgenable.sg/your-first-stop/hiring-employment/employers/employ/open-door-programme
- https://msf.gov.sg/media-room/article/fact-sheet-on-the-employer-development-grant
Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with SG Enable before you apply.
