Grant guidance checker
Answer a few short questions. This tool offers general guidance only and does not promise approval.
Grant path
Grant types
Older Persons Grant
Support for people aged 60 or older.
Disability Grant
Support for adults with a disability that limits work.
Social Relief of Distress
Short-term relief for people with no income support.
Child Support Grant
Support for a primary caregiver of a child.
Foster Child Grant
Support for a child placed in foster care.
Care Dependency Grant
Support for caregivers of children with severe disabilities.
Grant-in-Aid
Extra support if you already get a grant and need full-time care.
Next pages to open
Grant types
Compare grant pages if you want to read checks and documents side by side.
Payment dates
Open payment dates after you know which grant category you need to follow.
Status help
Use status help if your question is about wording, not eligibility.
Prepare before applying
Read the preparation guide if you want a calmer application checklist before using official channels.
Claim checker
Open the checker if the page you found sounds like a claim or rumour rather than a normal grant route.
Eligibility FAQ
Is GrantCare an official government website?↓
No. GrantCare is independent and links you to official systems when you need an official action.
Can I apply for a grant on GrantCare?↓
No. Applications and official status checks must be completed through the relevant government systems.
Are the payment dates official?↓
Expected dates are clearly marked. Always confirm final published dates through official SASSA channels.
Will the eligibility checker guarantee approval?↓
No. It provides general guidance only and cannot promise approval.