Lower- and middle-income workers still in hardship can tap new grant

They can get more cash from Covid-19 Recovery Grant; applications for existing CRG and SIRS close by Dec 31

Published Wed, Dec 16, 2020 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

LOWER- and middle-income workers hit by Covid-19, and who are still facing financial hardship despite the earlier help measures, can get more cash support under the Covid-19 Recovery Grant (CRG) rolled out by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF).

The new grant is different from the existing Covid-19 Support Grant and the Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme (SIRS).

Applications for both the Covid-19 Support Grant and the SIRS will close by Dec 31 this year.

Singaporeans and permanent residents eligible for the CRG may start applying for the new grant from Jan 18, 2021, the Ministry's media release on Wednesday said. Applications will close on Dec 3…