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Discretionary Assistance Fund (Wales)

Welsh Government

Description

Wales' national statutory crisis and hardship scheme, equivalent to England's Crisis and Resilience Fund and Scotland's Scottish Welfare Fund. Emergency Assistance Payments cover food, gas, electricity, clothing, and travel in extreme hardship; Individual Assistance Payments provide white goods or furniture for people resettling.

Amount

Discretionary — amount not published

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Wales.
  • Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
  • Relevant income bands: earning under the Personal Allowance.
Notes
Administered nationally by the Welsh Government rather than by individual councils, though local councils' money advice teams (e.g. Cardiff's) support applications. Capped at 3 grants per 12 months, or 1 per 7 days.
Requirement
Aged 16+, living in Wales, with no other access to money to meet an urgent need.

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How to apply

Apply via the Welsh Government's Discretionary Assistance Fund service, or via your local council's money advice team.

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Last verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.