Wales programme
Family Fund provides a wide range of grants to families living in Wales raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young adult, on a low income.
This programme is closed for applications
The funding for this grant programme has now been allocated, due to high demand. We’re sorry we’re unable to accept any more applications just now.
We’ll update here when more funding becomes available.
You can find out about other organisations that might be able to help using our Discover more support tool.
Grants for families living in Wales
Family Fund provides a wide range of grants to families living in Wales raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young adult, on a low income.
Whether you need a kitchen appliance like a fridge, cooker or washing machine; clothing and bedding; sensory or play equipment; technology for your child, or a much-needed family break, we are here to help.
Apply for items that will help meet your child’s additional support needs and make life easier.
Eligibility
Families in Wales can apply for a Family Fund grant every 24 months. You can apply if:
- you’re the main carer for a disabled or seriously ill child, aged 17 or younger
- you have a low income from working, or benefits
Grants you can apply for:
Please note that you can not apply for a grant for:
- items you’ve already bought
- items that should be provided by a statutory agency, such as a local authority or health service after a needs assessment. These include home adaptions, therapies or specialist buggies.
What happens after you apply
Although we aim to make contact with you within 10 weeks from the date we received your application, please note that a final decision on your application may take longer, due to the number of people currently coming to us for help.
Please note, applications will take longer to process if we need to ask you for additional information to support your grant application.
Find out more about what happens after you apply