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If you're already signed on to some form of income support, but you're faced with a short-term financial crisis, it might be possible for you to get a Community Care Grant. These are outright grants – not loans – so, if you qualify for one, you won't be expected to pay it back.
How you qualify
Very importantly, to apply for a Community Care Grant, you already need to be receiving an Employment and Support Allowance, a Jobseeker's Allowance, a Pension credit or Income Support – or be receiving some payment as a result of one of these. You might also qualify if you are moving out of care and if one of these benefits will apply to you within the next six weeks.
Then, you need to show that you have a specific need for the grant.
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