Quake-hit Canterbury communities will be able to draw on a special $7.5 million fund announced today.Social Development Minister Paula Bennett said the Community Response Fund would help social service providers in Canterbury."Canterbury's community
Quake-hit Canterbury communities will be able to draw on a special $7.5 million fund announced today.
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett said the Community Response Fund would help social service providers in Canterbury.
"Canterbury's community organisations are doing a great job in incredibly difficult circumstances. But they can only do so much with the resources they have," Ms Bennett said.
"We want to ensure that these groups can continue to provide vital social services and cope with increased demand."
The fund would provide one-off grants of between $5000 and $10,000 to community-based social services in the region.
Funding could be extended to new providers as long as they are earthquake-related and focused on the well-being of the community.
Ms Bennett said related administration would be reduced.
"The fund is expected to be available from Monday.
"The well being of Canterbury residents is a priority for this Government. This additional funding will help ensure they are getting the support they need."
