# What is Best Start Grant in Scotland?

> Quick answer · Last updated 4 July 2026

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## In short

Three lump-sum grants from Social Security Scotland — Pregnancy and Baby Payment, Early Learning Payment and School Age Payment — for low-income families at key stages. Separate from Scottish Child Payment and Sure Start Maternity Grant in England.

Apply through Social Security Scotland; eligibility links to qualifying benefits.

Best Start Foods provides a prepaid card for healthy food for pregnant women and young children.

See Scotland benefits guide.

## Related

- [Benefits in Scotland](https://moneyguide.org.uk/benefits-tax/scotland-benefits-explained/)
- [Scottish Child Payment](https://moneyguide.org.uk/benefits-tax/scottish-child-payment-explained/)

## Primary source

mygov.scot/best-start-grant-best-start-foods

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