Financial Assistance

Stafford Borough Council aims to support local businesses and people as much as possible, and provides financial assistance in many different ways to achieve this goal. Below are the ways in which we may be able to help you financially.

Community/Business

Business Grants

Community Facilities Grants

Community Grants (Applications)

Community Projects Funding

Sports Grants

Housing/Property

Housing Grants - General Information (lists all types of assistance we offer)

Disabled Facilities Grants

Minor Repairs Grants

Redundant Buildings Grant (Brochure)

Rural Economic Support (converting unused farm buildings)

Unfit Property Grants

Education

Stafford Borough Council cannot directly offer financial assistance via education support schemes, but we can provide you with relevant web links and contact details to help you find out what you need to know. For more information either visit the Education Benefits section of the County Council's website, or contact Staffordshire County Council using the details provided. For general enquiries:

Tel: 01785 278610
E-mail: education@staffordshire.gov.uk

Student Financial Support (General)

Education Maintenance Award (EMA) - For further information please call the EMA helpline on 0808 101 6219.

Free School Meals - For further information please contact the relevant section of Staffordshire County Council on 01785 278928.

Disabled Student Allowances

Home to School Travel Support - For further information please contact the relevant section of Staffordshire County Council on 01785 278719.

Student Loan - For further information and advice please contact Staffordshire County Council on 01785 278936 if your surname begins with any of the letters A-J, or on 01785 278932 if your surname begins with any of the letters K-Z. A very useful website is www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk.