How To Apply For Social Distress Relief Grant

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How To Apply For Social Distress Relief Grant

How To Apply For Social Distress Relief Grant

Individuals and communities all throughout the world have been severely impacted by different disasters, including the current COVID-19 epidemic. Many governments and organisations have created social distress relief grants in response to the pressing need to assist persons experiencing social distress and financial hardship.

These funds are intended to help people and families that are struggling to satisfy their basic necessities while also dealing with the negative repercussions of the crisis.

If you’re seeking information on how to apply for this grant, you’ve come to the right place. This article will provide you with the relevant information regarding how to apply for a grant, Eligibility requirements and other related information.

READ: Social Distress Grant Status 2024/2025

How To Apply For Social Distress Relief Grant

Applying for a social distress grant is straightforward and simple. Most grants can be applied for through various means including, online, in-person on WhatsApp, chatbox etc. Provided below is some processes for applying for the social relief distress grant;

Apply In-Person;

  • Visit a SASSA office close to you
  • Completed the SASSA application form in the presence of a SASSA officer
  • After completing the application form completely, you will be given a dated stamped receipt that includes the name of the SASSA official who aided you with your application.
  • keep your receipt as proof of application

To Apply Online ;

  • Visit the SASSA services official website on any device with internet connectivity
  • Register as a new user on the SASSA services website, by clicking the yellow “Register”
  • Provide the required personal information
  • Log in to the SASSA services website using your newly created username and password.
  • Click on “Apply for a Grant” and then select the type of grant you wish to apply for.
  • Fill in the grant application form by providing all the required information.
  • Print the affidavit prepared by SASSA and get it certified by an oath commissioner. Print, sign, and mail your affidavit together with the Bank Payment Form.
  • Upload the following certified supporting documents in PDF format.

Apply VIA Whatsapp;

  • Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
  • Provide your personal details
  • You will receive a Reference number, an OTP and a link to click
  • Click on the provided link, fill in your OTP and verify your account
  • Fill in your surname and ID number
  • Confirm the personal details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat

READ: Social Relief Distress Grant Status 2024/2025

Required Documents For Application

Applicants must provide the following during application;

  • ID Number
  • Full Name and Surname (as printed on your ID Document/ ID Card)
  • Gender
  • Physical Address
  • Contact Information (mobile number, email address)
  • SASSA may request further information

READ: SASSA SRD Status Check Online Application 2024-2025

SASSA Grants Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:

For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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