Who can apply for a Crisis/Community Care Grant?
To get a Crisis Grant you need to be on a low income. This does not mean you need to be on benefits.
Scottish Welfare Fund
The Scottish Welfare Fund is a national scheme being run by local authorities.
There’s no figure that confirms whether you’ve a low income. As a guide, if you’re on one of the benefits below, or your income is about the same as someone who is, it’s more likely you can get a grant:
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) – Income based
- Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) – Income based
- Universal Credit
If you have savings or money available to you, you will be less likely to get a Crisis Grant. If you have savings of over £700, or £1,200 if you get a pension, you’ll be less likely to get a Community Care Grant.
Crisis Grants are limited to a maximum of 3 in 12 months and no more than 1 in 28 days. A payment may be made out-with these limits in exceptional circumstances.