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New Richland Disaster Response Fund

Flooding has hit our New Richland neighbors hard. Your gift to the New Richland Disaster Response Fund helps residents, nonprofits, and businesses in the New Richland area recover and rebuild.

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NEW RICHLAND DISASTER RESPONSE FUND ASSISTANCE APPLICATION for Residents & Non-Profit Orgs A community partnership of the New Richland Area Foundation, Waseca Area Foundation, and Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

About the Fund This fund was established to provide financial assistance to individuals, families, nonprofits and businesses residing in New Richland who have been affected by the recent flooding. The goal is to help with essential needs and recovery expenses that are not fully covered by insurance or other sources of assistance.

Who should apply using this application: Individuals, households or nonprofits residing in New Richland who experienced flood-related damage, loss, displacement, or other significant recovery needs. If you are unsure whether your situation qualifies, we encourage you to apply. All information provided in this application will be kept confidential and private and will only be used for the purpose of reviewing and administering assistance through the New Richland Disaster Response Fund.

Full Name*

Name of Nonprofit (if applicable)*

EIN Number of Nonprofit*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Phone*

Email

Number of people in your household

Number of people your nonprofit serves: (if applicable)

How Were You Affected by the Flooding? (check all that apply)*

Damage to home or apartment or to nonprofit structure

Damage or loss of personal belongings or nonprofit belongings

Temporary housing or displacement

Loss of food or household necessities

Cleanup, debris removal, or sanitation expenses

Transportation or vehicle-related expenses

Other essential recovery expense

Briefly describe how the flooding as affected you, your household or your nonprofit

Assistance Requested:*

What expenses do you need help with? Check all that apply:

Emergency housing/lodging

Home cleanup or repairs

Nonprofit building cleanup or repairs

Replacement of essential household items or nonprofit org items/supplies

Food, clothing, or personal necessities

Transportation/vehicle-related expenses

Utilities or other essential household bills

Other

Amount Requested: $

Briefly explain how the requested funds would be used:

Other Assistance*

Have you received, applied for, or do you expect to receive assistance from insurance, FEMA, another nonprofit/community organization, or another source for these same losses or expenses?

Yes

No

Not sure

If yes, please briefly describe the assistance and what expenses it will cover:

Estimated total flood-related expenses or losses not covered by other assistance: $

I certify that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submitting an application does not guarantee assistance and that assistance is subject to available funds. I understand that funds are intended to assist with flood-related needs that are not fully covered by insurance or other assistance.*

I agree

I authorize the organizations administering this fund to contact me if additional information is needed to review my application.*

I agree

Date*

Phone Number of Applicant*

Business Application for Recovery Funds - Online (Coming Soon)

Volunteers filling orange sandbags outside the New Richland fire station during the flood response

New Richland volunteers shoveling sand into orange sandbags

Students and volunteers clearing flood-damaged items out of a New Richland building

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Our mission is to provide an opportunity for groups or individuals to leave a legacy through contributions which build a permanent community fund committed to meeting the changing needs of the Waseca area.

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$15 Million

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$764,670

Grants Awarded in 2025

$117,400

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Waseca Area Foundation Grants

Deadline: March 31st

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Deadline: September 30th

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Deadline: March 31st

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Deadline: September 30th

New Richland Area Foundation

$20,350

Grants Awarded in 2025

Janesville Area Foundation

$12,088

Grants Awarded in 2025

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Address: 501 E. Elm Ave
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