England – Support for Families with Disabled Children (SFDC) 

The SFDC programme is funded by the Department for Education and administered by Family Fund. It provides a wide range of grant items to families in England raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person, and living on a low-income. 

Grants for families living in England 

Through the SFDC programme you can apply for items that will help meet your child’s additional support needs and make family life easier.  

You can request a kitchen appliance like a fridge, cooker, or washing machine, clothing or bedding for your child, sensory or play equipment, technology items such as tablets and laptops, or even a much-needed family break.  

Eligibility 

You can apply for an SFDC grant every 24 months. To be eligible, you must also be:

• the main carer for a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 17 or younger  
• resident in England  
• in receipt of benefits, or on a low income from working.

Grants you can apply for

Please note that you cannot apply for a grant for: 

• items that you’ve already bought
• items that should be provided by a statutory agency such as a local authority or health services after a needs assessment (for example, home adaptions, therapies or specialist buggies.

How to apply

If you have previously applied to Family Fund, please find out when you can next apply for a grant here.