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Getting Help in Coping with COVID-19
The COVID-19 situation has affected jobs and livelihoods . To provide relief and assistance to Singaporeans , the Government has introduced two schemes to provide financial support during this time .
COVID-19 SUPPORT GRANT
This is a scheme to help Singapore Citizens and PRs who are presently unemployed due to retrenchment or contract termination , or presently on involuntary no-pay leave ( NPL ) for at least three consecutive months , or presently experiencing reduced monthly salary of at least 30 % for at least three consecutive months as a result of the economic impact of COVID-19 .
For those who have experienced job loss or are presently on involuntary NPL for a period of at least three consecutive months , this grant provides a monthly cash grant of up to $ 800 for 3 months , which is credited to your bank account . The cash support quantum will be based on the last-drawn monthly salary , capped at $ 800 . You will also receive job and training support by WSG or e2i .
For those who have experienced income loss of at least 30 % for a period of at least three consecutive months , this grant provides a monthly cash grant of up to $ 500 for 3 months , which is credited to your bank account . The cash support quantum will be based on the last-drawn monthly salary , capped at $ 500 .
Eligibility
• Singapore Citizens or PRs aged 16 years and above
• Unemployed due to retrenchment / contract termination as a result of COVID-19 ( after Jan 23 )
• Involuntary NPL for a period of at least three consecutive months ( e . g . Mar - May 2020 , May - Jul 2020 )
• Experiencing reduced monthly salary of at least 30 % for a period of at least three consecutive months ( e . g . Mar - May 2020 , May - Jul 2020 )
• Prior gross monthly household income of ≤ $ 10,000 , or monthly per capita income of ≤ $ 3,100
• Live in a property with annual value of ≤ $ 21,000
• Not on ComCare assistance
• Not on Self-Employed Persons Income Relief Scheme ( SIRS )
• Not a Full-time National Servicemen ( NSF ) or intern
• Previously employed as full-time / part-time permanent or contract staff
• Agree to actively participate in job search or attend a training programme under Workforce Singapore ( WSG ) or the Employment and Employability Institute ( e2i )
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