The Home Caregiving Grant has replaced the Migrant Domestic Worker (FDW) Grant from October 2019.

The Home Caregiving Grant (HCG) is a monthly cash payout to support your loved ones with at least permanent moderate disability, i.e. always require some assistance to perform three or more Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

The Home Caregiving Grant (HCG) has been enhanced on 1 March 2023, by increasing the HCG payouts from the existing $200 per month to up to $400 per month.

This grant can be used to defray the costs of caregiving expenses, such as the costs of eldercare and caregiver support services in the community, or hiring of a Migrant Domestic Worker (MDW).

How to Apply

Login to AIC’s eService portal (eFASS) with your SingPass.

a. On the overview page, look for the “Apply to Receive Scheme(s) Payout” section and select “For myself” or “As a caregiver”.

We recommend that you nominate the care recipient’s bank account to receive the payout.

Refer to this guide if you need more information on how to proceed with your application on eFASS.

We strongly encourage you to apply online as there is a shorter waiting time for application approval. If you are unable to submit your application using the eFASS, please email us at apply@aic.sg, or walk in to any of our AIC Links to request for a hardcopy application form.

b. Should the care recipient lack mental capacity, please go through the Additional Guidance.