Scotland - Apply for Community Care Grants

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To apply for Community Care Grant, the applicant must visit or contact the respective local council link

   Note: The applicant has to select their local Council from the dropdown menu.

2. The processing method of application may vary depending on the council link. So follow the steps required as per the council website.
3. However, the applicant must fill in the application form provided.
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. After completing, review the application and submit it.
7. The concerned council will check for eligibility and if the information and documents meet up to the criteria for applying.
8. Information such as bank and work details should be given correctly.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
11. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
12. Once the authority approves of the application, an email will be sent concerning the confirmation of the grant.
13. The processing time takes about 15 days to produce the outcome. It may vary according to the concerning local council.

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Required Documents

• Identity Proof
• Proof of address
• Proof of income
• Receipts or quotes
• Medical evidence

Office Locations & Contacts

SCOTLAND LOCAL COUNCIL OFFICES
Marischal College
Aberdeen
AB10 1AB
Phone number: 0800 083 1887
Local Council Offices link

Note: The applicant has to select their local Council from the dropdown menu.

Eligibility

• People who leave from others and set up a home for themselves.
• People who have been in hospital or medical care and need to resettle back into the community.
• Those who are suffering financial hardships due to the emergency or destruction that occurred.

Fees

• The fee for this application process is free of cost.

Validity

• The validity period of a community grant is decided according to the grant agreement or contract made. Some may be valid with a timeframe of 6 to 12 months.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The whole process can take 15 working days or beyond depending upon the council.

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Instructions

• The reason for applying community grant must also be submitted to the council to consider the application.

Required Information

• Name
• Date of birth
• Address
• Bank statement or other financial information.

Need for the Document

• A Community Care Grant is a type of financial assistance provided by the government to help people who are on a low income and need help with setting up or maintaining a home.
• This grant intends to provide short-term support to help people get back on their feet and to prevent them from becoming homeless.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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Others

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 Community Care Grant:

• Income Support
• Pension Credit
• Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) - Income based
• Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - Income based
• Universal Credit