The first step to finding support on the Lightning portal is to complete your profile. This involves providing some details about yourself and your financial needs so that we can identify if you are eligible to apply for any of the support available through Lightning.
Why do we ask for this information?
The organisations providing support through our portal offer support based on different criteria. We ask you to provide as much information as possible so we can find a grant for your specific circumstances.
Our matching process is based on the information on your profile. We recommend providing as much accurate information on your profile as possible to ensure that you are matched with all available support that you are eligible for. Choosing not to supply some information could mean that you miss out on potential matches.
Provide truthful information for accurate results
If you provide any false information in your application, you may be incorrectly matched to a grant that you are not eligible for and your application may be rejected by the relevant grants team.