Support for children aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Disabled Facilities Grant for Children

Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG's) are available for children and young people with permanent disabilities in their main residence. The grant provides up to £30,000 depending on the assessed needs of the child. The legislation is the same throughout England. The Government has produced a Disabled Facilities Grant Information page.

The homeowner must give permission for any building work that the grant will provide. If the home is rented, permission must be gained from the landlord for any building work, (along with agreement to repay any grant funding if circumstances require). A Disabled Facilities Grant for children is not means tested.

What can a Disabled Facilities Grant be used for?
Children’s Occupational Therapists role
The Disabled Facilities Grant process