NTUC Hardship Grant

Relieve your financial burden during tough times with assistance from a one-time grant that funds your daily and healthcare needs.

What is the NTUC Hardship Grant?

The NTUC Hardship Grant provides one-off assistance to low-income union members in the event that the member suffers hardship arising from one of the following circumstances which are of a non-industrial nature:
  • Death
  • Total and permanent incapacity
  • Serious chronic medical condition*
  • Registered fire or flood victim

 

* Pre-existing serious chronic medical conditions diagnosed before the applicant became a Union Member will not be considered.

Who is eligible for financial assistance?

NTUC union members must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the grant:

  1. Total Monthly Gross Household Income of $1,800 and below; or Per Capita Income of $500 and below if gross household income exceeds $1,800
  2. Minimum of 6 months of continuous paid-up union membership at the point of application

Apply for financial assistance

If you're a low-income union member in Singapore facing difficulty, the NTUC Hardship Grant may be able to provide the financial assistance you need. This hardship allowance scheme offers a one-time grant to eligible union members facing unexpected difficulties. Don't hesitate to apply if you meet the criteria – it could make a real difference in your time of need.


Apply for the grant

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