​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Training Industry Professionals in Tourism (TIP-iT) supports tourism companies in employee upgrading and talent and leadership development. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The TIP-iT is open to all Singapo​re-registered businesses/companies.

Proposed projects should fall under one of the following categories:
  • Employee Upgrading - Provides incentives for training and course development in tourism-related skill sets which enhances the capability and productivity of the workforce. Scope of training supported includes New/Specialised Skills, Multi-skilling, and Enhanced Service Delivery.
  • Tourism Talent and Leadership Development - A scholarship scheme which aims to attract young talents into the tourism sector and groom middle management leaders of tourism companies to be leaders of tomorrow.
CONTACT INFORMATION

​For more information or​ queries on the grant scheme, you may contact the STB Incentive Policy Department at STB_Incentives@stb.gov.sg.

For any feedback or suggestions, you may email the Quality Service Manager at STB_QSM@stb.gov.sg or leave your message here.

More About the Grant

Applicatio​​​n Evaluation

Application Process

Disbursement of Grant

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LEVEL OF SUPPORT

​​​ ​ ​​Employee Upgrading​ ​ ​Tourism Talent & Leadership Development​ ​
​Training Course Development​​ ​Talent Development​​ Leadership Development​
​Trainee Criteria​​ ​Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents employed by the applicant company​Singapore Citizen & Permanent Resident students who have not entered the workforce
​​Mid-management Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents employed by the applicant company
​Activities Supported​Certified Courses by Recognised Institutions/Bodies

Non-Certified Training including in-house training, service exchanges etc.
​Course Development​ITE to Postgraduate Studies
​​Certified Tourism-related Degree to Postgraduate Courses accepted by STB
​Qualifying Costs​​Certified Courses
Up to 50% of qualifying costs, which include:
  • Course Fees
  • Absentee Payroll/Trainee Stipend
  • Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
  • Economy Airfare
Non-Certified Training
  • Fixed Quantum per trainee per training day
​Up to 50% of qualifying costs, which include:
  • Trainer Fees (includes courseware development/customisation)
  • Economy Airfare
  • Accommodation
  • Absentee Payroll support for subsequent batches of training for the same course
​Up to 50% of qualifying costs, which include:
  • Course Fees
​​Up to 50% of qualifying costs, which include:
  • Course Fees
  • Absentee Payroll/Trainee Stipend
  • Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
  • Economy Airfare
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​​Funding support is awarded based on STB's evaluation of the scope and merits of the project. 

APPLICATION EVALUATION

Proposed projects will be assessed on how they:

  • ​Enhance manpower capabilities to bring about improvements in business efficiency and visitor experience
  • Support the tourism sector in talent and leadership development​

APPLICATION PROCESS

​Interested applicants are advised to provide an executive summary of the proposed project, using the template provided here, to STB_Incentives@stb.gov.sg. An STB officer will be in touch to assist you further. The STB officer in-charge of your project will advise you if your proposed project is eligible for TIP-iT and to proceed with the application. 

Please note that projects that have commenced prior to STB’s offer of the grant may not be eligible.

DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT​

Grants will be disbursed to successful applicants on a reimbursement basis, subject to achievement of the agreed project deliverables and milestones. Applicants are required to submit third-party audited documents on qualifying costs for the disbursement of grants, unless otherwise stated.​

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