SASSA Grant Eligibility & Amount Calculator
Check your eligibility and calculate your SASSA grant amount for 2026. Covers Old Age, Disability, Child Support, Foster Child, Care Dependency, and SRD grants.
About the SASSA Grant Eligibility & Amount Calculator
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) administers six main social grants that provide a financial safety net for millions of South Africans. The grants are means-tested — with income and asset limits — and are funded by the National Treasury. Grant amounts are adjusted annually, typically in April, to keep pace with inflation.
The 2026 grant amounts are: Old Age Grant R2,185/month (age 60+), Disability Grant R2,185/month (ages 18–59 with a medical assessment), Child Support Grant R560/month per qualifying child (caregiver income tested), Foster Child Grant R1,180/month per foster child, Care Dependency Grant R2,185/month (child under 18 with severe disability), and Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R370/month for those with zero income.
Eligibility depends on age, income, marital status, and specific circumstances for each grant. This calculator walks through the key eligibility criteria and tells you whether you likely qualify, how much you would receive per month and per year, and what documentation you need to bring to your nearest SASSA office when you apply.