Scotland - Apply for Crisis Grant

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To apply for Crisis 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 the application, an email will be sent concerning the confirmation of the grant.
13. The processing time takes about two days to produce the outcome. It may vary according to the concerning local council.

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Required Documents

• Identity proof
• Proof of income and expense
• Any other Documents (If required)

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

• To get a Crisis Grant you need to be on a low income. This does not mean you need to be on benefits.

Fees

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

Validity

• There is no specific validity time of the crisis grant. It is used to help in an urgent or emergency situation caused and is not intended to be a long-term solution.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• It usually takes two days to produce the outcome of the application. This processing time may differ depending upon the council.

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Instructions

• Any emergency or unexpected expense made must be provided as evidence.
• The key test of eligibility for a crisis grant is the severity of the applicant’s situation and the likely impact on them and their family.
• The applicant can’t get more than three crisis grants in a 12-month period unless they prove that it isn’t their fault.
• It is not possible to get a crisis grant if the applicant has resources of their own which can be used to deal with the emergency.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Town
• County
• Country Postcode
• Email
• Telephone
• National Insurance number
• Bank, credit union or building society account details
• Details of partner, their name and date of birth
• details of any children you have or care for

Need for the Document

• The Crisis Grant was introduced to help people with their financial crisis or emergency. It includes the amount that is used to help pay for the sudden damage caused.

Information which might help

• For more information on Crisis Grant visit the website Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Link

Others

• The only pre-requisite is being16 or over. Applicants should normally be entitled to Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit, Savings Pension Credit, or payment on account of one of them in order to be eligible for a Crisis Grant but it is not essential. There is no qualifying period for receipt of these benefits.