Sure Start Maternity Grant

The Sure Start Maternity Grant is a grant that can help families on low incomes cope with the extra costs of a new baby. It is a one-off payment that does not need to be paid back. You can get the grant if you or your partner are receiving Income Support, Income Based Jobseekers Allowance, Pension Credit, Child Tax Credit at a higher rate than the family element or Working
Tax Credit where a disability or severe disability element is included in the award. You can claim from 11 weeks before your baby is due up until three months after your baby is born.

To apply for the Sure Start Maternity Grant you need to complete a form SF100 which you can obtain from your local Jobcentre Plus office.