In this guide
3. Apply
Use this service to:
- apply for an Emergency Assistance Payment
- apply for an Individual Assistance Payment
- apply on behalf of someone else (registered partners only)
Before you start
You cannot apply for a grant if you have:
- already received a grant in the last 28 days (or in the last 7 days if you are impacted by COVID or are on Universal Credit and are experiencing financial hardship)
- already received 3 grants in the last year (or 5 grants if you’re in receipt of Universal Credit or impacted by coronavirus)
You can also apply by post or phone via the details on our Contact us page, or get help from one of our partner organisations.