Launched on 16 March 2020, the Capability Development Scheme for the Arts (CDSA) is a time-limited scheme in support of artists and arts organisations during the downtime caused by the COVID-19 situation. The CDSA is available for a limited period to support arts self-employed persons (SEPs) and employees of arts organisations to upskill and grow capabilities through training programmes that take place in Singapore. From 8 April 2020 onwards, the CDSA has been enhanced to benefit a wider range of arts organisations and professionals including increasing the funding level for arts organisations and SEPs. Originally slated to support training programmes to be completed by the end of 2020, the grant scheme has been extended to support training programmes until 31 March 2021, in response to the interests in CDSA by our artists and arts groups.  

The application window will be extended to 14 Sept 2020 (5pm). Proposed training programmes are to be completed by 31 March 2021. 

For full details, visit the NAC website.