Special Grants

C. Special Grants

Special grants are payable to meet the specific needs of an individual applicant or the applicant's family. They include payments to cover rent, water and sewage charge, expenses related to telephone services^#, the cost of glasses, school fees and school-related expenses, medically-recommended diet, cost of medical and rehabilitation appliances.
# Only applicable to persons who are aged 18 or above and who are not residing in any residential institution. Application for this grant is not necessary.