Community Response Fund Application Process
Applications for the Community Response Fund are invited from community-based critical social services that can demonstrate that as a result of the economic downturn they are experiencing:
- severe financial difficulties
- significant increase in demand
Applicants must be able to meet one or both of the above specific criteria as well as general criteria. These are set out in Section One of the Application Pack.
How to Apply
Applicants can either apply online or print off the application form and complete as a hard copy.
- Apply using the Online Application Form. We encourage all applicants to use this interactive form which can be filled in electronically and sent by email to the Community Response Fund team.
- Apply using the Printed Application Form - PDF 437kb. Print this form on single-sided A4 paper, complete in full, and send in unbound format to the address below. Check the form is complete with all necessary supporting documentation attached.
- Apply using the Printed Application Form - MS Word 195kb. Please use this form as a last resort.
- You can also call 0800 777 100 to request a form be sent to you
Assistance Completing the Application Form
If you need assistance to completing this application you can:
- attend a Community Sector Regional Workshop
- contact your Ministry of Social Development funding advisor
- call 0800 777 100
- email communityresponse@msd.govt.nz
Community Response Fund at a Glance
For more information about the Fund – download the presentations delivered at the Regional Briefings:
» Community Response Fund Overview Presentation - Powerpoint - 303kb
» Community Response Fund Application Workshop Presentation - Powerpoint - 263kb
Send your completed application form by Friday 25 September at 5pm to:
Project Administrator
Community Response Fund
Family and Community Services
Ministry of Social Development
Postal address:
PO Box 1556, Wellington 6140
Street Address:
Level 3, West Block
Charles Fergusson Building
Ballantrae Place
Wellington
