What is the Discretionary Assistance Fund?
The Discretionary Assistance Fund provides two types of grant that you do not need to pay back for families in Wales.
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The Welsh Government Learning Grant (Further Education) (Wales) Scheme 2023 | GOV.WALESDiscretionary assistance fund: January to March 2024 [HTML] | GOV.WALESGet help with your utility bills | GOV.WALESScottish Welfare Fund - crisis grantsHow can the Discretionary Assistance Fund help?
Emergency Assistance Payment (EAP)
A grant to help pay for essential costs, such as food, gas, electricity, clothing or emergency travel if you:
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Eligibility | GOV.WALES- are experiencing extreme financial hardship
- have lost your job
- have applied for benefits and are waiting for your first payment
You cannot use it to pay for ongoing bills that you cannot afford to pay.
Individual Assistance Payment (IAP)
A grant to help you or someone you care for live independently in their home or a property that you or they are moving into.
The grant will provide/supply:
- a fridge or washing machine and other ‘white goods’
- home furniture such as beds, sofas and chairs
