What is the Discretionary Assistance Fund?
The Discretionary Assistance Fund is only available in Wales. It pays grants that don't have to be paid back.
There are two types of assistance available from the fund:
- The Individual Assistance Payment, which helps vulnerable people live independently in the community; and
- The Emergency Assistance Payment, which helps people who are in financial need because they have experienced an emergency or a disaster.
Applies to: Wales
Age rules: You must be aged 16 or over
Type of benefit: Means tested
Taxable: No
Administered by: Northgate Information Solutions, Family Fund Trading and Wrexham Country Borough Council