Scottish Welfare Fund
To apply for a grant from the Scottish Welfare Fund you must be:
16 or older
on a a low income or getting certain benefits
You can only apply through your local council. You cannot apply through the Scottish Government.
There are different grants you can apply for depending on your circumstances. You do not need to pay these grants back.
You can apply for a:
Crisis Grant – to help with an unexpected emergency like a fire or flood, losing your money or your job
Community Care Grant – to help you or someone you care for to start to live, or to carry on living, a settled life in the community
Last reviewed:
22/02/2024
Services
The Scottish Welfare Fund is made up of 2 different grants. To apply for a grant from the Scottish Welfare Fund you must be: 16 or older on a a low income or getting certain benefits.
Contact information
You can use the information below to get in touch with Scottish Welfare Fund