Scottish Welfare Fund Crisis Grant

The Crisis Grant is a part of the Scottish Welfare Fund that provides emergency financial assistance to individuals and families on low incomes facing unexpected crises. This grant helps cover immediate costs of emergencies such as food, heating, essential household items, or costs associated with situations like fires, floods, domestic abuse, or gaps in income due to work changes. The grant is administered by local Scottish councils and provides one-off payments to help people manage during crisis situations. Applications are processed quickly, typically within 2 working days, though processing times may vary by council. The fund is designed to provide short-term emergency support rather than long-term income assistance.