The Coach Development Grant (CDG) is one of several initiatives of the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) which provide financial assistance to coaches who wish to upgrade their coaching knowledge and skills in the form of coaching attachments, attending conferences; short-term courses; workshops and seminars as well as obtaining a degree or diploma, both locally and overseas.
Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to apply:
Be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident for at least 2 years.
Coaches must have been actively coaching in the sport for the last 3 consecutive years.
Have proof of acceptance/enrolment/registration from relevant institution/organisation.
For degree or diploma education, the course must be coaching and/or sports science related.
Applicant who receives financial support from other department/division/group within SSC is not eligible to apply.
*Please note that successful applicants are limited to a one-time support within the financial year eg. 01 April 2008 - 31 March 2009.
What can be covered? (1) For local conference / degree or diploma or short-term course / seminar / workshop, only the course or registration fees will be subsidised.
(2) For overseas conference / degree or diploma or short-term course / seminar / workshop, only the following expenses will be subsidised:
Accommodation (3/4 star hotel) or Housing Allowance
Conference / degree or diploma or short-term course / seminar / workshop course/registration fees
Return economy airfare
Land transfer (airport-accommodation-airport only)
Airport taxes
Student/Travel visa fees
The grant does not cover First Aid and CPR (being fundamental requirements) courses, as well as SSC organised courses such as the National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) courses and NSA conducted courses (as these courses are already subsidised by SSC).
How much? The SSC will subsidise 75% of the cost of approved items or a maximum cap of $5,000 whichever is lower.
