Disability grants
Ecas disability grants are for physically disabled adults and children, living in Edinburgh and Lothian.
Grants are available to meet the costs of items or services which you can’t access through welfare benefits and other sources.
Examples of disability grants
Ecas disability grants have been awarded for many things including:
- larger household items such as washing machines, fridge freezers, cookers, furniture and carpets
- IT equipment such as laptops and iPads
- power-packs retrofitted to manual wheelchairs
- student fees, sheds and holidays!
How much can I apply for and how often?
- Standard grants of up to £1000 (at least 2 years)
- Higher grants up to £1500 (at least 3 years)
- Grants above £1,500 will be considered on an exceptional basis
How long it takes to get a grant?
We process applications when we receive them. We aim to let people know within about eight weeks.
Funding will not be given for small pieces of domestic equipment. Grants cannot be made retrospectively. Grants to pay bills or debts will not be considered. Subject to exclusions, grants can be for anything not covered by statutory sources.
Contact us to apply or find out more Ecas Grants
We understand that there’s some things that money can buy which can make a big difference to quality of life, so feel free to get in touch if we can help.
Download grant application form
Contact us for more information about the Ecas Grant Fund and how to apply.
Recent stories from Ecas Grant recipients
Ken and Ecas
An Ecas grant to cover a powerpack and transport costs helped Ken reclaim his freedom. Ken’s daughters share his Ecas story.
Logan and Ecas
Logan’s Ecas Grant covered the cost of an iPad. His PAMIS programme is now within reach at all times
Rocco’s story
‘Without the P-Pod, he would have to sit in his wheelchair until bedtime or go straight to bed after he got back from school, and lie on the floor on …
