All SASSA Grants 2026
Complete list of all social grants available from SASSA (South African Social Security Agency). Find the right grant for your situation and learn how to apply.
2026 Grant Amounts at a Glance
Highest Grant
R2,420
War Veterans Grant
Standard Adult Grants
R2,400
Older Persons, Disability, Care Dependency
Foster Child Grant
R1,295
Per foster child
Child Support Grant
R580
Per child
All Available SASSA Grants
Financial assistance for South African citizens aged 60 years and older.
Learn moreSupport for persons aged 18-59 with a physical or mental disability that prevents them from working.
Learn moreFinancial assistance for veterans who served in World War I, World War II, or the Korean War.
Learn moreSupport for parents/caregivers of children under 18 with severe mental or physical disabilities.
Learn moreFinancial assistance for foster parents who have been legally appointed by a court to care for a child.
Learn moreSupport for primary caregivers of children under 18 years to help with the costs of raising a child.
Learn moreAdditional grant for existing grant recipients who require full-time attendance and care.
Learn moreTemporary assistance for unemployed South Africans aged 18-60 who have no other income.
Learn moreReady to Apply for a SASSA Grant?
Learn how to apply for any SASSA grant, what documents you need, and where to submit your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, you cannot receive more than one social grant for yourself. However, caregivers can receive grants for multiple children (e.g., Child Support Grant for each child), and Grant-in-Aid can be added to qualifying primary grants.
SASSA aims to process applications within 90 days. However, processing times may vary depending on the type of grant and completeness of your application.
The means test assesses your income and assets to determine if you qualify for a grant. Different grants have different income and asset thresholds.