Open Door Programme Job Redesign Grant (ODP JRG)
Funds equipment, workplace or process changes and consultancy so that employers can hire and keep employees with disabilities. Planned to be merged into a new Enabling Employment Grant in the first half of 2027.
- Support
- Up to 90% of job redesign costs (excluding GST), capped at $20,000 per employee with disability.
- Maximum funding
- S$20,000
- How to apply
- Email application to opendoor@sgenable.sg
- Apply before starting?
- Yes, before any commitment or payment
Recent changes
ODP terms valid 1 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2028. MSF Taskforce on Assurance for Families with Persons with Disabilities (report released 4 Oct 2026) recommends merging the JRG, Training Grant for Employers and Employer Development Grant into a single Enabling Employment Grant, expected in 1H 2027 (caps not yet announced).
Who is eligible
- Registered and operating in Singapore
- Employer is registered as an Open Door Programme (ODP) employer
- No other government grant used for the same project
- Employee is a Singapore Citizen or PR with a certified permanent disability (autism, intellectual, physical or sensory)
- Employee has started work, or will start within 3 months of approval
- Employment contract of at least 1 year
- SG Enable approval before the project starts; project completed within 3 months of approval
- Applications by 31 March 2028
Quick eligibility check
- 1. Is your company registered as an SG Enable Open Door Programme employer?
- 2. Is the employee a Singapore Citizen or PR with a certified permanent disability?
- 3. Has the employee started work, or will they start within 3 months?
- 4. Is the employment contract at least 1 year?
- 5. Have you not used another government grant for the same job redesign project?
- 6. Will you get SG Enable approval before starting and finish within 3 months?
0 of 6 answered.
What it covers
- Purchase of new equipment
- Modification of the work environment or work processes
- Job redesign consultancy
How to apply
- Register as an ODP employer with SG Enable
- Identify job redesign needs for the employee with disability
- Get quotations for equipment, modifications or consultancy
- Submit the Job Redesign Grant Application Form with supporting documents to opendoor@sgenable.sg
- Wait for SG Enable approval before starting
- Complete the project within 3 months of approval and submit claim documents
Processing time: Not stated
Claims: Reimbursement after project completion, with invoices and proof of payment (per SG Enable instructions).
Documents you need
- Job Redesign Grant Application Form (SG Enable)
- Proof of the employee's permanent disability: latest doctor's memo and/or membership card of a recognised Social Service Agency
- Employment contract (at least 1 year)
- Quotations for equipment, modifications or consultancy
- Invoices and proof of payment (for claim)
Frequently asked questions
What is the Open Door Programme Job Redesign Grant?
Funds equipment, workplace or process changes and consultancy so that employers can hire and keep employees with disabilities. Planned to be merged into a new Enabling Employment Grant in the first half of 2027.
How much funding does ODP JRG give?
Up to 90% of job redesign costs (excluding GST), capped at $20,000 per employee with disability.
Who is eligible for ODP JRG?
Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore. Employer is registered as an Open Door Programme (ODP) employer No other government grant used for the same project Employee is a Singapore Citizen or PR with a certified permanent disability (autism, intellectual, physical or sensory) Employee has started work, or will start within 3 months of approval Employment contract of at least 1 year SG Enable approval before the project starts; project completed within 3 months of approval Applications by 31 March 2028
How do I apply for ODP JRG?
Apply through Email application to 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 ODP JRG?
Job Redesign Grant Application Form (SG Enable); Proof of the employee's permanent disability: latest doctor's memo and/or membership card of a recognised Social Service Agency; Employment contract (at least 1 year); Quotations for equipment, modifications or consultancy; Invoices and proof of payment (for claim).
Sources
- Official page: https://www.sgenable.sg/your-first-stop/hiring-employment/employers/employ/open-door-programme
- https://www.sgenable.sg/docs/default-source/for-ee/job-redesign-grant-application-form.docx
- https://www.hcamag.com/asia/specialisation/diversity-inclusion/singapore-merges-3-disability-hiring-grants-to-chase-40-employment-goal/592963
Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with SG Enable before you apply.
