ClosedGrantHiring & wage support

Senior Worker Early Adopter Grant (SWEAG)

Administered byMinistry of Manpower logoSWDA· Last verified 23 Oct 2026
This scheme is closed to new applications.

Former grant for employers that raised internal retirement and re-employment ages ahead of the statutory dates. Fully committed; applications stopped on 16 January 2021.

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

Recent changes

Grants were fully committed and applications ceased on 16 Jan 2021. Statutory retirement/re-employment ages rose to 64/69 on 1 Jul 2026.

Who is eligible

  • Registered and operating in Singapore
  • Scheme closed; see Part-time Re-employment Grant and Senior Employment Credit

Quick eligibility check

  1. 1. Do you employ senior workers aged 60 and above (check PTRG and SEC instead)?
  2. 2. Have you raised your internal retirement or re-employment age beyond the statutory age?
  3. 3. Have you previously received the PTRG?
  4. 4. Do you pay CPF for senior workers on time (for SEC and CTO)?

0 of 4 answered.

How to apply

  1. No new applications.

Claims: Not applicable.

Documents you need

  • Not applicable (closed)

Frequently asked questions

What is the Senior Worker Early Adopter Grant?

Former grant for employers that raised internal retirement and re-employment ages ahead of the statutory dates. Fully committed; applications stopped on 16 January 2021.

How much funding does SWEAG give?

Closed. No new support.

Who is eligible for SWEAG?

Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore. Scheme closed; see Part-time Re-employment Grant and Senior Employment Credit

How do I apply for SWEAG?

Apply through Closed.

What documents do I need for SWEAG?

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.

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