The UK government has awarded Lincolnshire £5.5m for the sixth round of the Household Support Fund, which covers the period from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025.
As with earlier rounds, we have worked with Lincolnshire County Council and the other Lincolnshire district councils to discuss how the funding can be best effectively distributed to the Lincolnshire residents most in need, in line with government guidance. Approximately 34% of the £5.5m has been made available to the 7 districts for distribution.
West Lindsey District Council will be distributing funds through food banks, voluntary and charitable organisations covering the district and via a public application scheme.
West Lindsey Household Support Fund Application Process
West Lindsey District Council are pleased to be working with Lincolnshire Community Foundation to provide vital funds across the district. Grants of up to £150 will be given to individuals and families experiencing new or temporary financial hardship. This is NOT an emergency fund and the applications assessment process will not start until January 2025.
Support will be given in the form of vouchers for food (no cash grants are given).
Find full details of the Lincolnshire County Council Household Support Fund 6 allocation on their website.
Further to the support detailed in this webpage, residents facing financial difficulties can also visit GOV.UK's help for households website or their Cost of living support: Overview page and Connect to Support Lincolnshire's Cost of Living Support pages for details of the other support available.