New Foundations

Financial Assistance

On this page you can find out about the financial assistance and grants available.

 

• General Funding Available (pdf, 27 kB)

Red Cross Grants

The independent New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Commission has been established to oversee the disbursement of funds donated to the New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal.

You can find out about grants available for earthquake affected residents on the Red Cross website.

 

Canterbury Social Support Fund

The Canterbury Social Support Fund is a $2.0 million fund that provides one year grants for community-based organisations delivering support to the people of Canterbury as they rebuild and recover their lives and communities after the Canterbury earthquakes. If you need support with the funding application process please contact Council’s Community Development Advisers Karen Lindsay-Lees or Linda Dunbar on (03) 311 8900.

 

Individuals

• Mayoral Earthquake Application October 2011 (pdf, 23 kB)
• Specific Earthquake Funding for Individuals (pdf, 22 KB)
• Waimakariri Earthquake Relief Fund Information Sheet July 2011 (pdf, 22 kB)

Groups

• Specific Earthquake Funding Available for Groups (pdf, 21 kB)

Financial Advice

Free professional financial advice is being offered to residential red zone property owners. If you want to talk through your financial options and / or need an action plan to help you achieve your financial goals, then please make an appointment for a free one-on-one consultation with a qualified professional financial adviser.

 

You can make an appointment to see a financial adviser by contacting the Kaiapoi Earthquake Hub: 0800 639 000.

 

• Free Financial Advice for Red Zone Property Owners (pdf, 348 kB).

Please visit the Sorted website for further information.