Emergency Relief Fund 2023-2024

The Emergency Relief Fund allows Council to provide financial assistance to fundraising appeals that respond to crisis or disaster, new community-led initiatives, or individual hardship requests that address an emerging or unexpected need where action is time critical. A total of $50,000 is available annually at the discretion of Council within the adopted Council budget.

To be eligible to apply you must
- provide proof of the emergency expenses
- demonstrate that you are unable to meet the expenses
- not be eligible to apply for another Council grant or funding program
- reside or be delivering services in the Cumberland LGA