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1) Child Support Grant
(for the care of children under the age of 14)

2) Care Dependency Grant    
(for children under 18 years with severe mental or physical disabilities who need special care).

3) Foster Care Grant    
(for children up to 21 years who are placed in the care of foster parents in terms of the Child Care Act 74 of 1983).

4) Disability Grant    
(for people over 18 years who will be disabled for six months or longer, and are unable to support themselves because of their mental or physical disability).
Sometimes families cannot wait for the grant money to come through as they are in a crisis situation. These families can apply to the Department of Social Development for a temporary Social Relief Grant. Assistance, in the form of money or food, will then be given for up to six months while the family waits for the grant money to come through.


Frequently asked Questions (FAQs)

This section answers the common questions that people have about the grant-application procedure including: what happens at the Welfare Office; how long does it take for the grant money to come through; how is the money paid; what happens if the grant is refused; can a grant be stopped.

There are a number of Non-Profit Organisations that help people apply for government grants – you can find these organisations in the AIDSbuzz Directory by searching the Social Grant category. You can also phone the Department’s free hotline 0800 601 011 or the Circles of Support number 0860 222 777 for advice.