Temasek Trust-CDC Lifelong Learning Enabling Fund

What is it?

The Temasek Trust-CDC Lifelong Learning Enabling Fund is a S$4 million community fund set up to support persons with disabilities in acquiring relevant vocational and independent living skills and emerge stronger from the pandemic.

This Fund is set up by Temasek Trust and the five Community Development Councils (CDCs), and is administered by SG Enable. Each eligible adult with disability can apply for up to S$1,000 to defray course-related fees and/or learning support devices and services.

The application period ends on 31 December 2023.

Approved funding will be given on a reimbursement basis, i.e., claims with receipts.

Who can benefit?

Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents (PR) aged 16 years old* and above with at least one of the following permanent disabilities:

1. Autism
2. Intellectual disabilities
3. Physical disabilities
4. Sensory disabilities – D/deaf or hard of hearing
5. Sensory disabilities – blind or low vision

*This is due to a revision of criteria and takes effect from 1 January 2023 onwards. 

How much funding will each individual receive?

The funding for each adult with disability is capped at $1,000. If you have previously tapped this Fund, you will receive the balance sum for subsequent applications (i.e., $1,000 minus the amount you received previously).

What does the Fund support?

The fund can be used to support any of the following: 

1. Course fees (e.g., registration fees, materials fees, assessment fees, etc.). Find the list of eligible course listings here. The fund does not support fees for full-time courses from mainstream/SPED schools and Institutes of Higher Learning. 
2. Learning support services (e.g., sign interpreter service, note-taking service). The learning support service must be for a course that you are currently attending or going to attend. 
3. Learning devices (capped at $500). Learning devices can be for a course that you are currently attending or are going to attend, or for your work or daily activities. Endorsement of needs is required from either your employer, a social service agency or sector professional.
4. Specialised transport cost to attend courses (capped at $500). 

When is the application period?

Applications for the Fund are open now till 31 December 2023. Apply here.

For assistance, email learningfund@sgenable.sg