You can apply for a cash grant of between £30 and £60 if you are in crisis or have an emergency that's out of your control.
To be eligible you must:
- live in the area covered by Manchester City Council; and
- be 16 or over; and
- have no capital or savings; and
- get one of the following benefits; Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit or Guaranteed Pension Credit
- not be experiencing hardship because of a decision by the Department of Work and Pensions (if you are, visit the DWP website or call 0345 608 8545); and
- not have already received a cash grant within the last 12 months, or
We are also temporarily offering support to carers, including households where a child or young person is the carer. The carer does not need to meet the eligibility criteria.
Please do not select the Household Support Fund option when completing the form. Choosing the Household Support may delay your application and will require you to complete a further more detailed application.
What to do if you can't get welfare provision
Please read our Welfare Provision Scheme Privacy Notice