Benefits, grants and support

Ease the Squeeze on the cost of living

We are co-ordinating a programme of advice and support to help people in East Suffolk with the rising cost of living.

Universal Credit

Universal Credit is a new single payment for working age people who are looking for work or on a low income.

Community grants and funding

Grant schemes and funding opportunities available to our residents and community, voluntary and faith groups, and social enterprises.

Enabling Communities Budgets

The Enabling Community Budgets (ECBs) are intended to support activities delivered by community, voluntary and social enterprise organisations.

East Suffolk Period Poverty

Period poverty means not being able to access sanitary products, usually due to financial costs.

Disabled Facilities Grants

Grants for disabled adaptations are available to help you live more comfortably in your own home by providing the necessary alterations to meet your needs.

East Suffolk Thriving Places Investment Fund

A grant funding programme supporting market towns, villages and rural communities to improve local places, reduce inequalities and strengthen local economies.

Arts Core Fund: East Suffolk

A new core grant funding programme supporting arts organisations, to improve local places, reduce inequalities and strengthen local economies and the cultural sector.

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