Yes. If you need help to fill in your application, we would encourage you to seek help from a family member, friend or from someone else who currently supports you, for example: a teacher, social worker, staff member from a registered charity or organisation that offers support to disabled people.
As long as the goal is your own, there is no problem with having someone to help you fill out the application form.
If you need more information, or if you don’t have someone who can help you, please visit Support to Apply to the Transition Fund on how to get in touch.
If your application has been successful, we will let you know via your chosen method of contact i.e. phone, email or letter. You will be able to tell us which contact method you prefer in your application.
We aim to get back to all applicants within twelve weeks of receiving your completed application and all of the information we need.
If your application has been unsuccessful we will let you know why. You will be able to ask for a review of this decision if you want to.
You can apply as many times as you need to be successful, for example, if you make an application that is not successful, then you can apply again.
From 1 January 2024 until the foreseeable future, once you have been successful in gaining a Transition Fund grant, you are not able to apply again.
Yes, you can apply for more than one thing within the maximum award, providing that you explain how each item or activity helps you with your goals.
Yes, so long as you have not had a successful application to the Full Transition Fund Grant, you can apply for the Full Grant.
Yes, so long as you have not had a successful application to the Full Transition Fund Grant, you can apply for the Full Grant.
After 1 January 2024, if you have already had a full Transition Fund grant, unfortunately you will not be able to apply again.
Provided we did not fund a similar IT device in your full Transition Fund grant, you can apply to the Technology Grant for a basic IT device.
If you are unsure of this when you are applying, we would urge you to give us a call to discuss your support. The amount of support you need can then be considered along with the amount of support you have already. Individuals who have no support from Social Work Services, but who are eligible for the Transition Fund will be prioritised.
If your application is successful you can receive your payment as one lump sum or it can be spread over a period of time for up to one year.
ILF Scotland Transition Fund grants aim to help young people transition into adulthood and become independent. Therefore, we would prefer to transfer the money into your own bank account, but we understand that some individuals may need or prefer help from a family member or representative. Where extra support is needed, We will take this into account.
You should add any information about help you may need in your application form or call us to let us know.
If you require any further information or would like to discuss your particular situation, please contact the ILF Scotland Office on 0300 200 2022.
Check out our Transition Fund case studies in our news section.
