Household Support Fund (HSF)
The Government's Household Support Fund grant has been made available to county councils and unitary authorities in England to support those most in need.
Last updated: 1 July 2024
The Government's Household Support Fund grant has been made available to county councils and unitary authorities in England to support those most in need.
The Government is providing Lincolnshire with a further £5.5m for the fifth round of the programme, which will run until 30 September 2024.
Lincolnshire Councils have worked together to decide how this additional funding is most effectively use to help Lincolnshire residents most in need.
Funding has used been provided to schools and early years providers for children eligible for free school meals and early years pupil premium and to support to care leavers in supported living accommodation.
Those eligible for these two grants will be contacted directly and will not have to apply for this support.
Due to the volume of applications received we are not accepting new applications for the Household Support Fund until further notice.
If you have submitted an application, please allow 4 weeks for it to be reviewed and you will be notified of the outcome
Boston Borough Council has used the Household Support Fund to help local food banks, charities and community support.
Lincolnshire Community Foundation are administering the Household Support Fund for South & East Lincolnshire.
Households in financial hardship can apply for a voucher to help with food, clothes or other essentials.
The Household Support Fund team can be contacted at hsf@lincolnshirecf.co.uk
Residents facing financial difficulties can also visit the government's Cost of Living Hub and Help for Households.
If you are in need of an emergency food parcel, please contact your local food bank or community larder who may be able to help.
In Lincolnshire there is a Holiday Food and Activity programme for children eligible for benefits-related free school meals.
If you are finding it difficult to manage at this difficult time, please remember Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire offer free, confidential and impartial advice to everyone to find a way forward whatever problem they may face, so please call their advice line 0808 278 7904