Proper training can make caregiving safer and less stressful for both you and your loved one. Singapore's Caregiver Training Grant (CTG) provides up to $200 per year to subsidize approved courses. This guide explains everything you need to know about accessing this valuable support.
What is the Caregiver Training Grant (CTG)?
The Caregiver Training Grant is a government subsidy that helps family caregivers learn essential skills for caring for elderly loved ones at home. Administered by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), the grant covers courses on basic caregiving, specific conditions, and practical skills.
Grant Amount
The CTG provides up to <strong>$200 per caregiver per year</strong> for approved training courses. Some specialized courses may have additional subsidies available.
Who is Eligible?
The CTG is available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who are caring for a family member or friend. The care recipient must be a Singapore Citizen aged 65 and above, or a younger person with functional limitations.
Quick Tip
Foreign domestic workers and paid caregivers are not eligible for CTG, but they can attend training through other AIC programmes.
- Caregiver must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Care recipient must be a Singapore Citizen
- Care recipient is aged 65+ OR has functional limitations
- Caregiver provides regular, unpaid care to the recipient
- Both caregiver and recipient living in the same household is NOT required
Available Training Courses
CTG-approved courses cover a range of topics from basic caregiving to disease-specific care. The most popular is the ABCs of Caregiving series, which provides practical skills for daily care.
Course Duration
Most courses run 1-2 days (6-12 hours total). They're held at various community locations and some offer weekend sessions for working caregivers.
- ABCs of Caregiving Set A: Basic personal care (bathing, feeding, mobility)
- ABCs of Caregiving Set B: Managing care needs and emergencies
- ABCs of Caregiving Set C: Caring for persons with dementia
- Stroke Caregiving Course: Rehabilitation support and recovery
- Dementia Care Course: Communication and behavioral management
- Diabetes Care: Monitoring, medication, and diet management
How to Apply for CTG
Applying for the Caregiver Training Grant is straightforward. You can apply before or after attending an approved course, but it's easier to apply through the training provider directly.
Find Courses
Visit the <strong>AIC Training Calendar</strong> at aic.sg to browse upcoming courses. Filter by location, date, or topic to find what suits you.
- Step 1: Choose a CTG-approved course from AIC's training calendar
- Step 2: Register for the course with the training provider
- Step 3: Inform the provider you wish to use CTG subsidy
- Step 4: Submit required documents (IC copies for caregiver and care recipient)
- Step 5: Pay only the subsidized amount at registration
Approved Training Providers
Several organizations offer CTG-approved training in Singapore. Courses are held at community centres, hospitals, and training facilities across the island.
- NTUC LearningHub
- Tsao Foundation
- Hua Mei Centre for Successful Ageing
- Singapore Red Cross
- TOUCH Community Services
- Various restructured hospitals (SGH, TTSH, NUH)
Additional Learning Resources
Beyond formal courses, caregivers can access free resources to build their knowledge and skills.
SkillsFuture Top-Up
Singapore Citizens aged 25+ can use their SkillsFuture credit on selected caregiving courses for additional savings on top of CTG.
- AIC's Online Caregiver Resources at aic.sg
- YouTube tutorials from Singapore healthcare institutions
- Dementia Friends Singapore workshops (free)
- Caregiver Support Network peer learning sessions
- SkillsFuture courses for additional subsidies
Key Takeaways
- 1CTG provides $200/year subsidy for approved caregiver training courses
- 2Singapore Citizens and PRs caring for elderly family members are eligible
- 3ABCs of Caregiving series covers essential skills in 1-2 day courses
- 4Apply through training providers for seamless subsidy processing
- 5Combine with SkillsFuture credit for maximum savings