The New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Commission has established two grants for people affected by the Christchurch earthquake: an Emergency and Hardship Grant and a Bereavement Grant.
apply for Bereavement Grant
Bereavement Grant: $10,000 for the immediate family of confirmed deceased.
- download the Bereavement Grant Application Form here
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pick up Grant application forms
- Hard copies of application forms can be picked up and dropped off at any Red Cross Service Centre nationwide or any Ministry of Social Development office or service centre.
- In Christchurch, copies can be picked up at any Recovery Assistance Centre
return Grant application forms
Applications can be returned to the New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Commission in any of the following ways:
- Email it to eqgrant@redcross.org.nz (Please note that where applications are lodged by email, the relevant supporting documentation must be scanned and attached to your email)
- Post it to: New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Grants, PO Box 217, Christchurch Mail Centre 8140
- Fax it to +64 4 473 4923
- Deliver it to one of the following locations:
(a) A Red Cross Service Centre; OR
(b) Any Ministry of Social Development (MSD) office or service centre
Please keep a copy of your application for your records.
any questions? please call 0800 754 726
The helpline is available to answer any questions on the application process. Please note applications can only be lodged via email, fax, post or in person at the locations mentioned above. For more information, click here for the Fact sheet.
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