Aims/priorities: This dedicated grants programme aims to enhance the life of disabled, or seriously ill, young adults, aged 18 to 24 years old, living at home.
Who can apply? To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be the main parent, or carer, of a disabled or seriously ill young adult aged 18 to 24, who lives at home with them.
- Not have received a Your Opportunity grant, on behalf of this young adult, in the past 12 months.
- Have lived in the UK for the last six months.
- Be a family on a low income from work, or benefits such as Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit etc.
The young adult for whom the application is being made needs to have a high level of support needs, in three or more of the following areas:
- Personal care, supervision and vigilance – needs support with feeding, washing, toileting, or needs to be supervised at all times.
- Access to social activities – needs extra support to access social or leisure activities, including difficulty travelling, or where they are currently socially isolated.
- Education/vocational training – has additional educational support needs, or needs extra help to attend vocational training.
- Communication – needs support to listen, speak or understand.
- Therapy and medical treatment – needs treatment or therapy.
- Specialist resources used – needs resources such as a wheelchair, oxygen, screen magnifier or electronic communication aid.
- The physical environment – needs support with getting around, travelling independently, and keeping safe.
Grant amount: Grants are subject to the funding being available and is awarded at the discretion of the Family Fund.
Application process: Applications have opened for 2025.
Funding is limited and applications are accepted from families on a first-come, first-served basis, until funding is fully allocated.
Eligibility criteria and the online application form can be found on the Family Fund Trust website.
Deadline: Not specified.
Contact information: Email: info@familyfund.org.uk
Website: Your Opportunity grant programme reopened - Family Fund