Stage 3 · Prepare grant
Prepare and apply for a grant
Responsible: Employer, with provider support Last reviewed 14 Nov 2026
Effective from 1 Jan 2026
Guidance only — not official HRD Corp advice. Confirm current requirements in the official HRD Corp portal before acting.
Grant preparation overview
Most HRD Corp-funded training needs an approved grant before the training takes place. Requirements, timelines and forms change from time to time, so treat the official portal as the source of truth.
Information commonly needed
- Course details and the provider's programme information.
- Training dates, times and venue / delivery mode.
- Trainer details.
- Participant list.
- Cost breakdown as quoted by the provider.
Submission and approval tracking
Submit through the official HRD Corp channel, note your application reference and check the status regularly. Read any approval conditions carefully — they affect what you can later claim.
Common issues
- Submitting too close to the training date.
- Participant names changing after approval without updating.
- Cost breakdown not matching the provider quotation.