Adverse Events Relief Fund

The Rural Women New Zealand Adverse Events Relief Fund provides financial assistance to rural individuals, families or groups with a particular emphasis on supporting women and children. Grants are available to rural individuals, families and households where there is an identified urgent need due to personal hardship, health or wellbeing as the result of a recently declared adverse event or a state of emergency. Community groups may apply for funding to assist communities in recovery from a declared adverse event or state of emergency. Priority is given to well-focused applications that directly benefit rural children, women and/or families in affected communities. Grants are limited to up to $1000 per application, with only one grant made per household. Grants are not available for operational requirements for farming or business, such as feed or seed.