Vulnerable Children's (VC) Grant

 

The program aims to ensure the well – being of vulnerable children, by providing Child State Grants. The aim is to motivate children benefitting from the grant to remain in school and progress; Uplift the livelihood of families who are taking care of these children.

Who qualifies?

Children whom: Both parents with no income for children aged below 18 years

How to apply

  • Application for vulnerable grant VC must be made in person at a constituency or regional office of the Ministry.
  • Ministry staff will provide the appropriate application form and assist the applicant to complete it.

Registration period

  • Every day Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 17:00 PM

Required documents

  1. Certified copy of caretaker’s ID
  2. Certified copy of proposed recipient’s ID
  3. Certified copy of child’s full birth certificate
  4. Certified copy of death certificate (if one or both parents is/ are deceased)
  5. Proof of no income for both parents, sworn declaration by both parents that he/she is unemployed.
  6. Banking details of proposed recipient (or other payment methods)
  7. Proof of applicant’s eligibility to apply for the grant.
  8. Proof that the child is actually in the care of the proposed grant recipient

Benefit/service provided

Monthly cash of N$350 per beneficiary.