Clause 5. Principles
Unofficial consolidated version of the Special Needs Grants Programme
-- as at 4 September 2026
5 | Principles | ||
(1) | In considering any application for a grant under this programme-- | ||
(a) | MSD must consider-- | ||
(i) | the applicant's ability to meet the need from their own resources; and | ||
(ii) | the assistance that is or might be available to the applicant from other sources to meet the need; and | ||
(b) | MSD may consider the extent to which the applicant has caused or contributed to the immediate need or to the situation that has given rise to the immediate need. | ||
(2) | Despite subclause (1)(a)(ii), in considering any application for a non-recoverable grant under this programme MSD must not consider assistance that is or might be available to the applicant under the Housing Support Programme to meet the need. | ||
