Local grant schemes

Local grants

Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Crisis Payments:

CRF crisis payments were previously known as Local Welfare Assistance, it can help with essential costs such as food costs, household energy or water bills, white goods, period and hygiene products, transport related costs. 

Check your eligibility and apply (Suffolk County Council)

Crisis and Resilience Fund Housing Payments

CRF Housing Payments were previously known as Discretionary Housing Payments, this can provide a short term top up to cover rent or eligible service charges.  

Check your eligibility and apply

Crisis and Resilience Fund Help with Housing Costs

Your local district council may be able to make a one-off payment to help you if you are struggling to pay your rent or service charges. 

Check your eligibility and apply

CRF Oil Payments

A payment of up to £350 to cover part of the cost of an oil delivery.  (You can apply for support if you need an oil delivery within the next 30 days.)

Check eligibility criteria and apply (Suffolk County Council) 

Disabled facilities grant

If you are (or someone in your household is) disabled - and changes to your home are needed - you may be eligible for a Disabled Facilities Grant. Grants can be awarded to those living in owner-occupied or privately rented properties.   

Find other grants

Other local grants, including support with heating, white goods, and other household items may be available. To find the right support for your situation, contact Citizens Advice who can advise what you are able to get. You can also search online: Turn 2 Us.