What's New: Singapore grant changes in 2026

Free WSH Assistance Visit (one-time) and WSH Learning Journey for bizSAFE Level 3+ companies. WSQ courses may get SWDA course fee subsidies (e.g. ETSS for SMEs). No direct cash grant. From 1 Jan 2026, RM audits check speed limiters on lorries. Level 3 RM Audit Checklist updated 1 Jul 2026. The new bizSAFE portal went live after maintenance from 6.00pm on 27 Oct 2026 to 9.00am on 2 Nov 2026. WSH Council bulletin (2 Nov 2026): apply for or renew bizSAFE recognition on the new portal. An application-journey collateral was posted 6 Nov 2026. MOM said in Oct 2026 that bizSAFE is under review.

Individuals: up to 70% of a realistic budget, up to S$20,000 per financial year. Self-employed persons: up to 90%, up to S$20,000 per financial year. Collectives, non-profit and for-profit organisations: up to 70%, up to S$75,000 per financial year. For-profit organisations: up to 50%, up to S$75,000 per financial year (as listed in NAC's table). Same cycle dates as P&P (General); next deadline 15 Dec 2026, 11:59 PM SGT (notified by 26 Feb 2027; projects from 15 Apr 2027). Page updated 5 Nov 2026 with 2027 cycle dates, including 13 Aug 2027.

Up to 70% of a realistic budget for individuals, collectives and non-profit organisations; up to 50% for for-profit organisations; capped at S$100,000 per applicant per financial year (cap raised from 16 Apr 2026). From 16 Apr 2026, Production Grant and Extended Play grant merged into P&P (General); cap raised to S$100,000 per applicant per FY; three cycles a year. Next deadline 15 Dec 2026, 23:59 SGT (notified by 26 Feb 2027; projects from 15 Apr 2027). Page updated 5 Nov 2026 with 2027 cycle dates, including 13 Aug 2027 (not 14 Aug).

$10,000 credit per eligible company. For WDG(JR+), the credit can offset up to 90% of the out-of-pocket cost. Offset rates for other programmes depend on the programme. Announced at Budget 2025 (EWTP, over $400 million). The EWTP FAQ (updated Aug 2026) confirms launch on 1 Dec 2026, online wallet, upfront offset, and no application needed. OurWorkforce published the eligibility rules (qualifying period 2025: at least three SC/PR employees every month, no SDL default, active ACRA status); offset levels for programmes other than WDG(JR+) were still marked 'more details later' in Oct 2026. MOM written answer (3 Nov 2026): the redesigned SFEC launches on 1 Dec 2026 as part of the Enterprise Workforce Transformation Package, with a fresh $10,000 credit upfront in an online wallet. MOM said information on eligibility criteria, support levels and eligible programmes is already available on the OurWorkforce portal and will be aligned across GoBusiness and through SWDA's anchor partners (SNEF, SBF) and TACs before 1 Dec 2026. Registered training providers have been informed of the transition from the current SFEC.

S$500 per local qualifying employee (SC/PR), capped at S$2,500. Sole proprietorships/partnerships with no local employees: flat S$500 if owner's net trade income for YA 2025 <= S$100,000. Grant is taxable. New for 2026 (announced after Budget 2026). Companies must declare it as taxable income. IRAS published the appeal window on the scheme page: 2 Nov 2026 to 7 Jan 2027. Payouts to businesses with GIRO as at 14 Oct 2026 or PayNow Corporate as at 25 Oct 2026 started from 2 Nov 2026, with no cheque payments. A new FAQ states that sole proprietors and partners with zero or no net trade income for YA 2025 are not eligible for the flat $500 grant.