Young Carer Grant

Young Carer Grant is a yearly payment of £390.25 for young carers in Scotland. This grant supports young people aged 16 to 19 who are providing care for others. To be eligible, applicants must be caring for 1, 2, or 3 people for an average of 16 hours per week for at least the last 3 months. Recipients can use the grant for personal expenses like clothing, driving lessons, or holidays - no reporting on expenditure is required. Young Carer Grant can be claimed once per year until the recipient turns 20, with a mandatory one-year gap between applications. Applicants must wait at least one full year between applications or their claim will be rejected.