Who can apply for the Transition Fund

The Transition Fund is provided by Independent Living Fund Scotland (ILF Scotland).

It’s to help you take part in new activities or learn new skills.

You can get up to £4,000. You do not have to pay it back.

Who can apply

You can apply if you:

• are 15 to 25
• are disabled or have an impairment
• live in Scotland
• have not got money from the ILF Transition Fund before
• have less than £32,750 in personal savings

If you apply when you’re 15, you’ll get the money when you turn 16.

What you can get money for

You can get money from the Transition Fund to help you be more independent and active.

For example, you can get money for:

• musical instruments
• joining a class or club
• mobile phones and computers
• lessons – such as art, music, sports or driving
• equipment for photography, filming, music production or sports
• gym membership, including personal trainers

Find out more about what you can get money for on the ILF Scotland website.

What you cannot get money for

There are some things you cannot get Transition Fund money for, such as:

• holidays
• accommodation costs
• furniture and household appliances
• clothing, unless you need it for an activity
• day-to-day living expenses, including transport
• work on your home – for example, home aids and adaptations or home improvements, including garden buildings

You cannot get money for something another organisation could give you money for.

Find out more about what you cannot get money for on the ILF Scotland website.