What Are The 3 Types Of Grants?

What Are The 3 Types Of Grants?

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) plays a very essential part in giving financial support to able individuals and families. Knowing the different types of grants offered by SASSA is essential for those looking for assistance.

Knowing the 3 main types of grants can help you explore the application process and increase your chances of securing the funding you need. This blog will delve into the three main types of SASSA grants, outlining their eligibility qualifications and benefits.

By familiarizing yourself with these grants, you can determine the best suits your needs. Let’s jump to the topic of What Are The 3 Types Of Grants?

3 Types Of Grants in South Africa

• Disability Grant
  

The Disability Grant is a grant of up to R2080 per month (based on a sliding scale, however, this is the maximum amount). The Disability Grant is for people with a physical or mental disability who cannot work for 6 or more months.

• Foster Child Grant
  

The Foster Child Grant is a grant of R1120 per child, per month. The FCG grant is for a foster parent (by a valid court order) of a child under the age of 18.

• Older Persons Grant

The Older Persons Grant is a grant of between R2080 and R2100 (people between 60 and 75 years old will receive the lesser amount, while people over 75 years old will receive the greater amount). The old age pension grant is for older people who meet the means test.

• Grant-In-Aid

The Grant-In-Aid is a grant of R500 per month. The GIA grant is for current grant holders who cannot care for themselves and need to pay someone to care for them full-time.

• War Veterans Grant
  

The War Veteran’s Grant is a grant of R2100 per month. The WVG grant is for former soldiers who fought in the Second World War or the Korean War and are unable to support themselves.

• Srd Grant
  

The SRD Grant (Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant) is a grant of R350 per month. The SRD grant is for South African Citizens/ Refugees/ Asylum Seekers/ Special Permit Holders who do not have sufficient means to support themselves.

• Care Dependency Grant
  

The Care Dependency Grant is a grant of R2080 per child, per month. The CDG grant is for parents, foster parents, or primary caregivers of a child under the age of 18, who requires full-time care due to a mental or physical disability.

• Child Support Grant
  

The Child Support Grant is a grant of R500 per child, per month (and R250 top-up). The CSG grant is for the primary caregiver of a child under the age of 18 years.

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Conditions Required To Apply For Sassa Online Application

You will be required to provide the following personal information:

• Your citizenship (South African citizen/ permanent resident/ refugee)
• Your ID number
• Your ID document type (ID document/ temporary ID)
• Confirm your ID number
• Your title (Mr/ Mrs/ Miss)
• Your surname
• Your full name
• Your email address
• Your chosen password (must be at least 8 characters, containing at least 1 of the following: uppercase or lowercase letters, numbers, symbols, or special characters) (must not be a common word or name, or a close variation)
• Confirm your chosen password
• Your cellphone number (your 10-digit South African cellphone number, starting with 0)

How Do I Apply for Grant Money?

If you are applying for a Care Dependency Grant, Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Disability Grant, Older Persons Grant, or Grant-In-Aid, follow these steps:

• Visit the SASSA services website on any device with internet connectivity (cellphone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer).
• Register as a new user on the SASSA services website, by clicking the yellow “Register” button on the home page.
• Log in to the SASSA services website using your 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 SASSA-generated affidavit and have it certified by a commissioner of oaths. Print, sign, and submit the Bank Payment Form with your affidavit.
• Upload the following certified supporting documents in PDF format:

Child Support Grant applicants:

• A copy of the applicant’s ID document
• A copy of the spouses’ ID document (if applicable)
• Proof of marital status: marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of banking details: letter from the bank with the applicant’s banking details and name
• Proof of income (if applicable)
• SASSA generated affidavit

Foster Child Grant applicants:

• A copy of the applicant’s ID document
• A copy of the spouse’s ID document (if applicable)
• Proof of marital status: marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of banking details: letter from the bank with the applicant’s banking details and name
• Proof of income (if applicable)
• SASSA generated affidavit

Older Persons Grant applicants:

• A copy of the applicant’s ID document
• A copy of the spouses’ ID document (if applicable)
• Proof of marital status: marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of banking details: letter from the bank with the applicant’s banking details and name
• Proof of income (if applicable)
• SASSA generated affidavit

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SASSA Contact Details

• For any further queries, please get in touch with SASSA directly:
• Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
• Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
• Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za

SASSA offers three main types of grants: the Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, and Child Support Grant, which provide financial assistance to eligible individuals and families in South Africa. These grants aim to support the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and children to meet their basic needs and improve their overall well-being. For more information, please visit SASSA Grant’s official website.

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