Mayoral Relief Fund

One-off financial assistance for Stratford District families, individuals, and worthy community groups facing real demonstrated need.

Closes

No fixed closing date published — apply any time

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: provides "one-off assistance to Stratford District residents (families and individuals) where there is a real demonstrated need," with grants also possible "to worthy community groups and organisations at the discretion of the District Mayor."

Amount

Not published on the funder page

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

Requests are screened by the Mayor and referred to Work and Income; in extreme emergencies referred by NZ Police or Work and Income, the Mayor can grant assistance directly. Contact the council (06 765 6099) rather than applying online.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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Details change without notice. Check the funder's own page before you apply. Tōku Waka does not administer, assess or award this funding.