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East Ayrshire Council

Early Years Clothing Grant (East Ayrshire)

A one-off £75 clothing payment from East Ayrshire Council for each eligible three or four year old attending an early learning and childcare (ELC) setting in East Ayrshire, for families on qualifying benefits. It is offered in three phases in 2026-27 according to when the child starts; the current window, open 2 to 20 November 2026, is for children starting their three-year-old place in January 2027 and for parents who missed the June deadline. The grant is paid once per academic year.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
£75
Closes in
16 days left
20 November
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Parents and carers of children aged three or four attending an early learning and childcare setting in East Ayrshire whose family receives one of: Income Support; income-based Jobseeker's Allowance; income-related Employment and Support Allowance; Universal Credit with monthly earned income up to £1,560; Council Tax Reduction or Housing Benefit; or support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The November 2026 window is for children starting their three-year-old place in January 2027 (born 1 September to 31 December 2023) and for parents who missed the June 2026 deadline
  • Apply only once the child's ELC place is confirmed

What it funds

A one-off £75 clothing grant for each eligible child aged three or four attending an early learning and childcare setting in East Ayrshire

What it will not fund

  • A second grant in the same academic year (anyone who has already received the 2026-27 grant will be declined)
  • Applications before the child's ELC place is confirmed

How to apply

  1. Wait until your child's ELC place is confirmed
  2. Apply online through the council's Early Years Clothing Grant form between Monday 2 November and 4pm on Friday 20 November 2026
  3. Upload a screenshot or photo as evidence of your eligibility, and a screenshot or photo of your bank details showing your name and address
  4. The grant is paid by BACS in the week beginning 14 December 2026

If you miss this window you can apply in February 2027 (for children starting in April 2027).

Have ready

  • Screenshot or photo showing evidence of the qualifying benefit
  • Screenshot or photo of bank details clearly showing your name and address

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