Waipa District Council - Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund

Simple application

Waipa District Council

Aims to help Waipa residents, ratepayers, individuals, families, small businesses, community organizations, volunteer groups, and marae affected by recent flooding and storm damage.

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Grant Range

$500-$2000 for individuals, $5000 per business

What they fund

Supporting specific needs of individuals and families directly affected by a disaster eventProviding financial and advisory support to locally impacted small businessesSupporting marae, community organizations, and volunteer groups involved in disaster response or recovery efforts

Who can apply

individualfamilysmall businesscommunity organisationvolunteer groupmarae

What they won't fund

Damage or losses covered by insuranceGeneral maintenance or unrelated repairs not caused by the disasterLong-term, large-scale building or infrastructure costsCosts ordinarily met by local or central government welfare or infrastructure programmes

What they care about

The fund aims to help Waipa residents, ratepayers, individuals, whanau/family, small businesses, community organisations, volunteer groups and marae affected by recent flooding and storm damage across the district.

Writing tips

Use terms like 'whanau/family' and 'marae' to reflect cultural sensitivity and inclusivity.

Common mistakes to avoid

Applications for damage or losses covered by insurance, the Natural Hazards Commission, or other funding streams will not be supported.

What makes a strong application

Demonstrating genuine financial need and providing proof of eligibility will increase the chances of receiving funding.

Application structure

Supporting specific needs

This includes basic household needs and essential personal items (where uninsured or underinsured), clearing debris from properties, replacement of essential uninsured or underinsured items.

Financial and advisory support

Providing financial and/or advisory support to locally impacted small businesses.

Disaster response and recovery

Supporting any marae, community organisations, and volunteer groups involved in disaster response or recovery efforts.

Required documents

• Mayoral Relief Fund application form
• Proof of bank account

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