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The Carer's Support Grant provides €2,000 per year to full-time carers in Ireland. It's automatic if you receive Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) or Carer's Allowance (CA), and it's not means-tested.
If you receive Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA), Carer's Allowance (CA), or Carer's Benefit (CB), you automatically receive the grant.
Full-time carers not receiving DCA, CA, or CB can apply using Form CSG1.
The grant is not means-tested, so your income doesn't affect your eligibility.
Care for multiple people? You receive €2,000 per person.
Auto €2,000 every June - no action needed from you!
You receive €2,000 annually for each person you care for. Care for multiple people? Amounts stack.
Payments are made on the first Thursday in June every year. Automatic recipients receive it without applying.
The grant is not treated as taxable income. You do not need to declare it to Revenue or include it in tax returns.
There are no restrictions on how you spend the grant. Use it for respite care, equipment, support, or personal needs.
An AutismCare assessment supports your DCA application - and DCA automatically triggers the €2,000 Carer's Support Grant every June. No GP referral needed.
If you receive DCA, Carer's Allowance, or Carer's Benefit, you qualify automatically. No application needed.
Contact the Intreo Centre or Department of Social Protection. Request the Carer's Support Grant application form (CSG1).
Complete and submit Form CSG1 between April and 31 December of the following year. You can apply in the year you become eligible.
Getting a formal assessment is often the key to unlocking entitlements like the Carer's Support Grant.
Our assessments identify care needs and provide documentation that supports DCA applications. DCA automatically triggers the grant.
Book AssessmentOur detailed reports provide evidence that you meet the criteria for the grant. Supporting documentation strengthens all applications.
Formal assessments from qualified professionals demonstrate care requirements. This evidence supports both DCA and CSG applications.
Up to €330/month for caring for a child with severe care needs at home. Automatically triggers the Carer's Support Grant.
Learn More →Up to €220/week for full-time carers on lower income. Automatic grant qualifier.
Learn More →€3,650 annual tax credit for carers. Complements the grant.
Learn More →Yes. If you receive Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA), Carer's Allowance (CA), or Carer's Benefit (CB), the Carer's Support Grant is paid automatically each June. You do not need to apply.
The Carer's Support Grant is paid on the first Thursday in June each year, automatically to those who qualify.
There are no restrictions. You can use the €2,000 for anything you choose - respite care, support services, personal needs, or any other purpose.
No. The Carer's Support Grant is not means-tested. Your income does not affect whether you qualify or the amount you receive.
No. The Carer's Support Grant is not taxable income. You do not need to declare it to Revenue or include it in your tax return.
Yes. You receive €2,000 for each person you care for. If you care for two people, you receive €4,000. Three people = €6,000, and so on.
A formal assessment can be the gateway to the Carer's Support Grant. Let AutismCare help you access the entitlements you deserve.
Start Your Journey TodayDisclaimer: This page provides general information about the Carer's Support Grant. It is not official government advice. For the most current and authoritative information, visit www.gov.ie. Eligibility and payment details may change. Contact your local Intreo Centre or Department of Social Protection for personalized guidance. AutismCare is not affiliated with the Department of Social Protection.
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