The City of Kalamunda has established a $1 million COVID-19 Crisis Relief Fund to support households, community groups and small businesses that employ staff and have been subject to closure or highly impacted by the shutdown restrictions announced by the Government as a result of the corona virus (COVID-19).
Funding up to $1000 is available for individuals towards Local Government Rates and/or infringements.
Opening Date: Applications open 1 July 2020.
Closing Date: Applications close 31 August 2020.
The following definitions apply to the City’s COVID-19 Crisis Relief Fund for Individuals:
Ratepayers are eligible to apply for a COVID-19 Crisis Relief Fund provided they meet the following criteria:
If any information in applications is found to be false or misleading, the application will be deemed as an unsuccessful application.
If City staff require additional evidence to support an application by a ratepayer, they will explain exactly what they require and why they need it to determine the application.
Whether an applicant is successful or not will be determined by City of Kalamunda in its absolute discretion.
To access grant funding, applicants will be required to agree to Terms and Conditions at the time of application stipulating obligations and conditions under which assistance will be given to eligible applicants.
Potential applicants should note that information received in connection with an application may be used and communicated outside the City of Kalamunda for due diligence purposes and may also be provided to the Western Australian Government and third parties engaged by City of Kalamunda to assist with the assessment and processing of the applications received, together with program monitoring, reporting and evaluation purposes.
Applications closed on 31 August 2020
The City’s COVID-19 Crisis Relief application form and evidence of financial hardship are to be submitted by the ratepayer via the following options:
The provision of supporting evidence with the application will assist the prompt assessment of the application.
City staff will acknowledge the receipt of the application and may request other information if required.
The application will be valid for a maximum period of 12 months from the date of approval.