Discretionary grant schemes delivered by local councils in Scotland providing immediate financial aid for disasters/emergencies (Crisis Grant) or essential household equipment to establish independent living (Community Care Grant).
Emergency & Hardship
Discretionary grant (Crisis Grants for immediate essential needs | Community Care Grants for household goods)
Local Authorities in Scotland
Tick off each condition below. You'll usually need to meet all of them to qualify.
Apply directly to your local Scottish council online, by phone, or in person.
Provide details of your income, household size, and the reason for the emergency or housing transition.
Crisis Grant decisions are made within 1 working day; Community Care Grant decisions are completed within 15 working days.
Scottish Welfare Fund grants are tax-free loans/grants that do not need to be repaid and do not reduce standard benefits or Universal Credit.
A Welsh Government scheme providing emergency cash grants (EAP) for urgent food/energy crises or individual grants (IAP) to help vulnerable people live independently.
View guide Emergency & Local GrantsDiscretionary grant funding allocated by central government and distributed directly by local councils to help vulnerable households with food, energy bills, and essential living costs.
View guide Low Income & Working AgeThe main monthly payment for people of working age who are on a low income, out of work, or unable to work due to health conditions.
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