1. Grants for the Disabled

2. Who provides Grants? Charities and trusts - local and national
Statutory Services - local, regional and national Government

3. How to find information
Disability Grants
Turn2Us
Citizens Advice
Local Library
Local councils

4. What can be funded? Essential Items Education Employment and Business
Disability Equipment
Essential
Items
Medical
Equipment
Holidays and
Recreation
Housing
Adaptations

5. Criteria for Grants This might depend on your: Disability Age Gender
Religion
Where you live
How much you earn
Your profession or parent’s profession

6. What information to provide?
All charities will need:
The name of the beneficiary
The beneficiary’s contact details
Information about the disability or additional needs
Details of what is need and why it’s needed
They might also ask for:
Financial Information

7. Grant Checklist
Do......
Check that the charity or trust can meet your need
Check that you meet the charity’s funding criteria
Describe what you need and why you need it
Include professional’s name to support application
Attach quotations if required
Provide details of money received from fundraising or other charities
Be patient – it take time to apply for grants

8. Grant Checklist Don’t..... Ask for more than you need Be repetitive
Be inconsistent
Use Jargon in your application
Get angry if you are refused funding - check the reasons

9. Any Questions?