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NZ Disaster Response Partnership (NZDRP)

NZ Disaster Response Partnership — Humanitarian Response

Offers New Zealand NGOs rapid support in offshore disasters through emergency response grant mechanisms.

The New Zealand Disaster Response Partnership (NZDRP) is MFAT's standing mechanism for funding offshore disaster response and humanitarian assistance through a closed pool of 14 accredited New Zealand NGOs. Rounds are not open applications — they are activated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs or MFAT in direct response to a declared offshore disaster. The 14 accredited partners are ADRA, Caritas

Offshore disaster response and humanitarian assistance delivered by accredited New Zealand NGOs, with up to 20% of activity funding eligible for Disaster Risk Reduction work.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.mfat.govt.nz