The short answer
No, you need to be 60 already.
The whole question
How long before turning 60 can you apply for the Older Person's Grant? Or do you need to be 60-years-old already before you can apply?
The long answer
Thank you for your email asking how long before you turn 60 can you apply for the older person’s grant.
You must have turned 60 before you can apply for the grant.
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Answered on April 1, 2020, 3:10 p.m.
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