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Title	Description
Uniform Grant	The Uniform Grant assists with the purchase of school uniforms for the children of needy persons, persons already in receipt of assistance from the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services and victims of natural disasters. To be considered for this grant you must be a needy person, a client of the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services (i.e. If you are already a client of the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services, you must meet with your officer to make a request for assistance.
Household Items Grant	The Household Items grant provides money for the purchase of beds, mattresses, appliances, kitchen utensils, etc. The maximum amount of the grant is TT$6,000.00 and is only available once every three (3) years. A one-time grant of TT$10,000 is available in the case of emergency or disasters. A client of the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services or other needy person who is in dire need of basic household items but is unable to purchase them.
Social Welfare Division Offices	Social Welfare Division Offices. Social Welfare offices on the island of Trinidad are open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays. St George Central (San Juan).
Funeral Grant	Burial Assistance is a grant provided to pay burial costs when the relatives of a deceased person are unable to meet these costs, or when there is no one to take responsibility for the burial. You must visit the Social Welfare Division office in your district or in the district where the deceased resided and speak to an officer. For more information on how to apply for this grant and the eligibility criteria, please contact the Social Welfare Division office in your district.
Targeted Conditional Cash Transfer Programme (TCCTP) Regional Offices	Targeted Conditional Cash Transfer Programme (TCCTP) Regional offices are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except public holidays. Head Office 3rd Floor, Nahous Building, 44a-45c St. Vincent Street, Port-of-Spain Trinidad, West Indies Tel. Port of Spain/Diego Martin ABMA Building, #55 St. Vincent Street Port-of-Spain Trinidad, West Indies Tel.
Clothing Grant	The Clothing grant is provided to assist in the purchase of clothing, including school uniforms, shoes, pants, shirts, etc. The maximum amount of the grant is TT$500.00 per person, limited to the number of persons living in the household. A client of the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services or other needy person who is in dire need of basic clothing but is unable to purchase them. For more information on how to apply for this grant and the eligibility criteria, please contact the Social Welfare Division office in your district.
Special Child Grant	The Special Child grant is a new intervention of the Social Welfare Department and has been incorporated under the Public Assistance Act. It is a monthly grant for parents of children who have been certified as having a mental or physical disability. Children under the age of 18 years who have a mental or physical disability and who do not receive Public Assistance qualify for this grant.
Hardship Relief Programme	The Hardship Relief Programme provides financial assistance to qualified individuals to help pay their water bill. You must be a recipient of the old age pension, public assistance or disability grant, and must have a water bill with one of the following classifications:. You must obtain and complete an application form from the Ministry of Public Utilities or from any Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) office using the information provided below.
Emergency Cases Fund	The Emergency Cases Fund provides access to several grants designed to assist needy persons as well as persons who have been victims of a natural disaster or who are in dire need of assistance. The grants administered under the Emergency Cases Fund are:. For more information on how to apply for these grants and the eligibility criteria, please contact the Social Welfare Division office in your district.
National Social Development Programme (NSDP)	National Social Development Programme (NSDP). The National Social Development Programme (NSDP) is designed to meet the needs of low-income communities throughout the country by providing and improving the supply of water and electricity to communities, residences, recreational, sporting and other facilities. You must complete an NSDP Application Form, which can be obtained from the office of the Ministry of Public Utilities at the address below, or by following the link at the end of this section.
Dietary Grant	The Dietary Grant is a monthly grant of TT$600.00 per person for the purchase of specific and prescribed dietary foods for persons suffering from diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. To qualify for this grant you must be a needy person, such as someone receiving financial assistance from the state, who is suffering from an ailment such as diabetes or heart disease where a special diet is prescribed. Please note that application for this grant must be accompanied by a referral from a doctor in a Health Centre, along with relevant diet sheet and/or prescription.
House Rent Subsidy	The House Rent grant is short-term assistance available to persons who are unable to meet their current monthly rental payment and arrears. The maximum amount that can be accessed by a recipient is TT$7,500.00 over a three-month period, averaging TT$2,500.00 per month. For more information on how to apply for this grant and the eligibility criteria, please contact the Social Welfare Division office in your district.
Home Help Grant	The Home Help grant provides short-term care for persons in urgent need of home care due to illness. Welfare recipients and other needy persons whose family members have fallen ill and urgently need the assistance of a care-giver on a short-term and part-time basis are eligible to receive this grant. For more information on how to apply for this grant and the eligibility criteria, please contact the Social Welfare Division office in your district.
Emergency Housing Repair Grant	Emergency Housing Repair Grant. The Housing Repair Grant is provided for the emergency repair or completion of a house. Documentary evidence of security of tenure such as a deed of land ownership, land rent and/or land tax receipt, a letter of comfort from the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), or a letter from a bona fide landlord.
Disability Assistance	Disability Assistance is a monthly grant of TT$800.00 provided to persons with a physical or mental disability that have been certified as permanently disabled by a Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health or a Regional Health Authority (RHA). You have the right to submit an appeal, which will be considered by the Central Public Assistance Board if your application is rejected by the Local Board. For more information on how to apply for this grant and the eligibility criteria, please contact the Social Welfare Division office in your district.
Old Age Pension	The Senior Citizens’ Grant is a monthly grant given to persons 65 years of age and over, based on their income. To qualify for this grant you must be 65 years and over and:. For more information on how to apply for this grant and the eligibility criteria, please contact the Social Welfare Division office in your district.
Retiree Adolescent Partnership Programme (RAPP)	Retiree Adolescent Partnership Programme (RAPP). The Retiree Adolescent Partnership Programme (RAPP) provides a platform for learning enrichment and mentoring. It is geared towards helping adolescents, especially 'at risk youth', to appreciate the learning experience by providing a stimulating environment for positive social interaction.
EU Poverty Reduction Programme Project Implementation Units	The offices of the European Union (EU) Poverty Reduction Programme Project Implementation Unit are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except public holidays. Please see the "Related Services" menu for information about the Regional Micro-Project Fund, which is supported by the EU Poverty Reduction Programme Project. Project Implementation Unit - Port-of-Spain / Diego Martin / San Juan / Laventille.
Tobago Home Improvement Grant and Subsidy Programme	Tobago Home Improvement Grant and Subsidy Programme. The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is committed to improving the quality of housing in Tobago. This programme is designed to assist persons who have commenced construction of their home, but are unable to complete construction due to financial constraints.
Financial Support for Home Construction	Financial Support for Home Construction. Ministry of Housing and Urban Development offers assistance to individuals who own land and cannot afford a mortgage to construct a home. The applicant must be able to show proof of land ownership by providing a Certificate of Title in the applicant's name.
Financial Support for Home Improvement	Financial Support for Home Improvement. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development offers an improvement programme designed to assist persons who wish to do improvement works to their home and need financial assistance. Please follow the link in the Related Services section on the left of your screen for more information on the Tobago Home Improvement Grant and Subsidy Programme.
Targeted Conditional Cash Transfer Programme - TCCTP	The Targeted Conditional Cash Transfer Programme (TCCTP) is a short-term food assistance and development programme that targets vulnerable persons and families in need. TCCTP recipients can purchase basic items they need to meet their daily nutritional requirements,thereby enhancing the health and dignity of their household and reducing the incidence of poverty. Provide conditional cash transfer to eligible recipients to assist in meeting nutritional needs of the household.
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EU Poverty Reduction Programme Project Implementation Units	The offices of the European Union (EU) Poverty Reduction Programme Project Implementation Unit are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except public holidays. Please see the "Related Services" menu for information about the Regional Micro-Project Fund, which is supported by the EU Poverty Reduction Programme Project. Project Implementation Unit - Port-of-Spain / Diego Martin / San Juan / Laventille.
Old Age Pension	The Senior Citizens’ Grant is a monthly grant given to persons 65 years of age and over, based on their income. To qualify for this grant you must be 65 years and over and:. For more information on how to apply for this grant and the eligibility criteria, please contact the Social Welfare Division office in your district.

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