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SkillsFuture Workforce Development Grant (single application channel) (WDG)

Administered bySWDA· Last verified 23 Oct 2026

An umbrella grant that brings existing workforce transformation schemes, such as Career Conversion Programmes and NACE Workplace Learning Projects, into one application channel on the Business Grants Portal. It is being rolled out in phases from 2026, with free advisory from SBF and SNEF.

Support
Depends on the scheme accessed (e.g. WDG(JR+) up to 70% for SMEs; CCP salary support up to 90%). Advisory from Anchor Programme Partners is free.
Maximum funding
No fixed cap published
How to apply
Business Grants Portal (BGP)
Apply before starting?
Yes, before any commitment or payment

Recent changes

New under the Enterprise Workforce Transformation Package (Budget 2025); phased roll-out from 2026. SBF and SNEF appointed as Anchor Programme Partners.

Who is eligible

  • Registered and operating in Singapore
  • Eligibility follows each component scheme
  • Phased roll-out: not every scheme is available through the single channel yet

Quick eligibility check

  1. 1. Is your company registered or incorporated in Singapore?
  2. 2. Are you planning to transform jobs, reskill staff or hire mid-career workers into new roles?
  3. 3. Would free advisory from SBF or SNEF help you choose the right scheme?
  4. 4. Have you not yet started the project you want funded?

0 of 4 answered.

What it covers

  • Depends on component scheme: job redesign consultancy, salary support for career conversion, workplace learning projects

How to apply

  1. Submit the EWTP interest form (FormSG) or contact SBF/SNEF for free advisory
  2. Identify the right component scheme with the Anchor Programme Partner
  3. Apply for the component scheme on BGP

Processing time: Depends on component scheme

Claims: Follows the component scheme.

Documents you need

  • As required by the component scheme (e.g. consultant proposal for WDG(JR+), trainee details and employment contract for CCP)
  • Corppass account for BGP

Frequently asked questions

What is the SkillsFuture Workforce Development Grant (single application channel)?

An umbrella grant that brings existing workforce transformation schemes, such as Career Conversion Programmes and NACE Workplace Learning Projects, into one application channel on the Business Grants Portal. It is being rolled out in phases from 2026, with free advisory from SBF and SNEF.

How much funding does WDG give?

Depends on the scheme accessed (e.g. WDG(JR+) up to 70% for SMEs; CCP salary support up to 90%). Advisory from Anchor Programme Partners is free.

Who is eligible for WDG?

Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore. Eligibility follows each component scheme Phased roll-out: not every scheme is available through the single channel yet

How do I apply for WDG?

Apply through Business Grants Portal (BGP). You must apply before the project starts or any payment is made. Processing time: Depends on component scheme.

What documents do I need for WDG?

As required by the component scheme (e.g. consultant proposal for WDG(JR+), trainee details and employment contract for CCP); Corppass account for BGP.

Sources

Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) before you apply.

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