NTUC Care assistance programmes that ease the burden for lower-income union members

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. A job loss, an illness, or caregiving responsibilities can quickly upend one’s financial stability. But thanks to a comprehensive suite of programmes under NTUC Care, lower-income union members can tap into meaningful support across every stage of life.

These schemes, ranging from cost-of-living aid to education support, are NTUC’s way of ensuring that every worker, regardless of income, can build a better life with dignity and hope.

NTUC Care (U Stretch)

Groceries, household items, daily necessities—it all adds up. The NTUC Care (U Stretch) helps lower-income members cope with living costs through up to $120 in e-vouchers that can be used at participating retailers, including supermarkets.

Helps with: Daily necessities

Support given: Up to $120 in e-vouchers

Find out more about the NTUC Care (U Stretch).

NTUC Care Fund (Caregiver Support) for Single Caregivers

Single caregivers often bear the brunt of looking after loved ones. This scheme provides targeted help to cover caregiving-related expenses for dependants at different life stages.

Helps with: Childcare, eldercare, dependants

Support given: Varies based on dependant’s age and needs

Find out more about the NTUC Care Fund (Caregiver Support) for Single Caregivers.

NTUC Care Fund (Caregiver Support) for Caregivers of Children with Special Needs

Raising a child with special needs requires additional resources, energy, and support. This initiative helps caregivers with costs related to education, therapy, and daily care needs.

Helps with: Therapy, education, living needs

Support given: $1,000 per eligible special needs child

Find out more about the NTUC Care Fund (Caregiver Support) for Caregivers of Children with Special Needs.

NTUC Care Fund (Youth Enable)

Sudden crises can derail a young person's education. This fund offers support to help children of affected members continue their full-time studies at local ITEs, polytechnics, or universities.

Helps with: Continued education in tough times

Support given: Varies from $2,000-$4,000 annually, based on the child’s tertiary level.

Find out more about the NTUC Care Fund (Youth Enable).

CapitaLand-U Care Resilience & Enablement (CAP+Ure) Fund

Jointly launched with CapitaLand Hope Foundation, the CAP+Ure Fund offers immediate support for union members facing sudden income loss. It ensures that their dependants, especially children and elderly family members, have access to the essentials.

Helps with: Loss of income

Support given: $300 in FairPrice vouchers per eligible dependant

Find out more about the CAP+Ure Fund.

U Care Hardship Grant

Whether it’s the result of a serious illness, disability, or fire/flood damage, this one-off cash grant supports members through difficult personal crises not related to work accidents.

Helps with: Non-work-related hardships (e.g. chronic illness, fire damage)

Support given: One-time grant of $1,000

Find out more about the U Care Hardship Grant.

NTUC Care (Education Awards) for Tertiary

Aimed at children of lower-income union members, this award encourages students enrolled in ITE, polytechnic, or local universities to pursue their dreams.

Helps with: Tertiary education costs

Support given: $400-600, based on the child’s tertiary level.

Find out more about the NTUC Care (Education Awards) for Tertiary.

NTUC Care (Education Awards) for Primary, Secondary, JC, MI and Special Education

This award supports and celebrates the academic achievements of children in primary, secondary, JC, MI, and SPED schools, reminding families that no effort goes unnoticed.

Helps with: General Branch members and their children’s school expenses

Support given: $200-$400, based on the child’s education level

Find out more about the NTUC Care (Education Awards) for Primary, Secondary, JC, MI and Special Education.

NTUC Care Fund (Special Assistance)

When the cost of living becomes too much, this one-time cash payout helps with basics like groceries, transportation, and utilities.

Helps with: Everyday essentials

Support given: One-time cash relief of $60-$150

Find out more about the NTUC Care Fund (Special Assistance).

NTUC Care Fund (e-Vouchers)

School reopening can be stressful financially. This scheme offers e-vouchers to help families with school-related costs and daily expenses.

Helps with: Back-to-school needs and groceries

Support given: $120 e-Vouchers for children’s school essentials

Find out more about the NTUC Care Fund (e-Vouchers).

Where to start?

If you or someone you know is a union member and facing financial stress, visit NTUC Care’s website to check your eligibility and apply. Because in a world of rising costs and unexpected setbacks, a little help can go a long way.