How to Apply for a Maternity Grant

A maternity grant is a grant offered by the United Kingdom government to a low-income family expecting a baby. It is a one-time payment designed to help pay for the expenses of an upcoming child and is funded by the Social Fund. The grant does not have to be repaid and usually is dispersed by direct deposit. The grant amount is 500 pounds, and savings accounts do not factor into grant eligibility.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with Internet access
  • Printer
  • Pen

Instructions

    • 1

      Go to the U.K. government's website, direct.gov.uk.

    • 2

      Click on "Money, tax and benefits" located in the middle of the page under the "Straight to" menu.

    • 3

      Under "Benefits and financial support," click on "More about benefits and other financial support."

    • 4

      Click on "Maternity Allowance" found under "Expecting or bringing up children."

    • 5

      Select the "Sure Start Maternity Grant" link to be directed to the maternity grant page, which provides information pertaining to grant eligibility and all other pertinent information about the program.

    • 6

      Click on "Download a Sure Start Maternity Grant form (SF100)" listed under "How to Apply" to download the maternity grant application packet.

    • 7

      Print the packet, read all program information and instructions, and fill out the forms using a pen.

    • 8

      Take the "Health professional's statement" to your health care provider to be completed by your midwife or other health care professional.

    • 9

      Mail or take your completed application to your local Jobcentre Plus.

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