Due to the pressure of the unprecedented demand on the Transition Fund, we have had to make the difficult decision to restrict all new grants to first time applicants for the foreseeable future. We will introduce this change from 1 January 2024.
If you have already submitted a second application and your previous application grant period is complete, we will consider this in the normal way. However, we will give priority to first time applicants, which may result in waiting for longer than normal to hear from us. If you have a current grant in payment which was awarded anytime from 1 January 2023, you aren't eligible to reapply.
The current processing time for all application is 19 weeks. Please be patient with us and try not to call us for updates as we are unable to predict how long individual applications will take. We will get to your application as soon as we can.
We will keep this situation under review and will post any updates on our website.
View the full news story on the Transition Fund changes.
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Unsure about what you could apply for, or if the Transition Fund is really for you? Read these awesome stories from previous recipients of the Transition Fund to give you an idea of who has applied and what they received funding for.
Our Transition Fund helps young disabled people in Scotland with the transition after leaving school or children’s services. Open to people between 16-25, offering up to £4000 in funding.
The Transition Fund Technology Grant is a new initiative designed to help combat digital isolation for young people. Applicants can pick a piece of computer technology to help them get online.
Want to apply to the Transition Fund, but need some help with your planning or support with your application?
To help with your transition, you can also use the Principles in Practice and Compass tools available from The Scottish Transitions Forum, part of ARC Scotland.
The ILF Scotland Transition Fund will always try to process your application as quickly as possible. To help us to do this, please ensure you do the following when submitting your application:
If you require the funds for a specific date then please submit your application at least 19 weeks before the funds are required. This will allow us to process your application and pay the funds, helping you start your chosen activity on time. If you apply any later it is unlikely that the funds will be available when you need them.
If you need more information or help with your application, please give us a call on 0300 200 2022 or email: enquiries@ILF.scot.
