Family Fund
Grants for families on a low income raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person.
What you get
A grant towards things that make life easier for the family, decided case by case. Family Fund does not publish a single standard award amount on its eligibility page, so no figure is given here. Programmes can differ by nation, and funding windows change. In England, Family Fund states that from 24 September 2026 until the end of March 2027, the Support for Families with Disabled Children programme is only open to families applying for the first time, because of very high demand.
Who can get it
You must be the family raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person who needs a high level of support in at least three of seven official areas (including personal care, education, communication, supervision, treatment, social activities, and the physical environment). Getting DLA, Child Disability Payment, PIP or Adult Disability Payment does not, by itself, decide eligibility. The household must be on a low income, whether working or getting a listed benefit such as Universal Credit, tax credits, income-based JSA, income-related ESA, Income Support, Housing Benefit or Pension Credit. Family Fund cannot usually help children in local authority care (with some ‘child in need’ exceptions). Check the current nation-specific scheme before you apply.
How to apply
Use the official eligibility information and apply through familyfund.org.uk. You will need evidence of benefits or income, and details of the child’s support needs.