Singapore has introduced a new S$30 million grant to encourage employers to hire people with disabilities who have moderate support needs.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced the scheme on Tuesday at an event.
The new Stronger Support Enabling Employment Grant is a higher tier of the existing Enabling Employment Grant. It is meant for firms that employ a meaningful number of people with disabilities who have moderate support needs, and it offers them higher funding.
What the grant is meant to cover
Employers hiring workers with moderate support needs may have to make a range of adjustments. These include role design, supervision, workflow changes and training for managers and colleagues. The grant is meant to offset the extra cost of such changes, including the cost of redesigning jobs.
Instead of rewarding one-off placements, the support is aimed at enterprises that employ a substantial number of people with disabilities who need moderate assistance.
Existing support schemes
The new tier sits on top of the Enabling Employment Grant. Three existing schemes are being merged into it: the Open Door Programme Job Redesign Grant, the Open Door Programme Training Grant for Employers and the Employer Development Grant. The single grant is meant to have simpler application and claims processes for employers.
- Published On Nov 12, 2026 at 08:00 AM IST
