New London Flood Relief Resources

Flood Relief Moving Toward Phase 6!

New London Flood Relief Fund Moves Forward in Phase 6

The New London Flood Relief Fund is officially in Phase 6 — the second-to-last phase of the program — and the first round of funding decisions is now moving forward.

At the August 31 Flood Relief Fund Ad Hoc Committee meeting, the committee took several important steps toward getting assistance into the hands of those impacted by the flood.

The committee approved the process for the first round of individual micro-grant assistance and continues to review each applicant’s documented losses, available FEMA, insurance and SBA assistance, and remaining unmet needs. The committee also approved an appliance-assistance process and identified several ways the Fund can work alongside community partners to help families with home repairs, household items and other recovery expenses.

Business and nonprofit applications are also moving forward. Applicants who have completed the required documentation and program agreements can now move through the final approval process for this first round of funding.

This is the first round of funding, not the completion of the Flood Relief Fund process. Additional applications have come in and will continue through the review process as we work through Phase 6.

We also want to acknowledge that this process has taken time and there is an important reason for that.

This is something our organization has never done before, and quite frankly, something we hope we never have to do again. Historically, we have been on the receiving end of donations and sponsorships to support our organization, programs and community events. We have never been responsible for building and administering a disaster-relief grantmaking program of this magnitude and distributing funds directly back into our community.

There wasn’t an existing program or roadmap sitting on a shelf that fit the current circumstances. The applications, agreements, review processes, tracking systems, compliance documents and procedures needed to responsibly administer this Fund had to be created. Much of that work has been developed and managed by the one employee dedicated to this program, working alongside our Flood Relief Fund Ad Hoc Committee and outside partners to ensure funds are distributed carefully and in accordance with disaster-relief requirements.

We know those waiting for assistance have already been through an incredibly difficult year, and we recognize how important it is to move this process forward. At the same time, we have a responsibility to every donor and every applicant to make sure it is done correctly.

We are especially grateful for the community partnerships helping us stretch the Fund even further. New London Building Supply, Habitat for Humanity and our local financial institutions are working alongside the Fund to provide additional recovery options and resources.

From the beginning, the goal of the New London Flood Relief Fund has been to help fill the gaps for those who sustained significant damage and demonstrated the greatest need. These grants cannot replace everything that was lost, but they can provide meaningful assistance as our community continues its long-term recovery.

Phase 6 is where months of fundraising, grant writing, program development, application review and partnership-building begin turning into direct assistance for our community.

Thank you to everyone who donated, organized a fundraiser, wrote a grant, volunteered, partnered with us or supported a neighbor. This Fund exists because an entire community chose to show up and we are now beginning to put that support where it was always intended to go.

When tragedy strikes, Thrivent clients and the community often want to reach out and help. That spirit of compassion is needed now more than ever as catastrophic flooding has deeply affected families and communities across Northeast Wisconsin. Thrivent is coming alongside you to support those impacted by the devastation.

Available resources include food assistance, meal trains, and financial support through The Salvation Army (New London). They also provide clothing and household goods through a thrift store voucher program.

Please schedule an appointment using the link provided to meet with staff and review available resources based on your needs.

Located at 1421 Churchill St., Waupaca, WI 54981.

(715) 942-2725

The Community Response Fund  will support nonprofit and other community organizations engaging in relief, short-term response or longer-term recovery in Outagamie, Calumet, Shawano, Waupaca, and the Neenah-Menasha area of Winnebago counties following a community emergency. This fund is a partnership between the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and  United Way Fox Cities, ensuring resources are directed where they are needed most.

NOTE: These grants are not available to individuals. Aid to individuals will be channeled through nonprofit organizations with established processes for determining need. 

APPLY FOR A $5,000 FLOOD RELIEF LOAN

If you’ve been impacted by recent flooding in our area, we’re here to help with the cost of recovery-related expenses like cleanup, repairs, and replacement of essential household items.

1. Application Deadline:
   The application will be available through July 15, 2026. Please keep in mind that other local associations are also pursuing these funds and it is first-come-first serve, so the sooner we reach out to people and get applications in, the more likely they will receive funds. Please emphasize this to potential applicants.
2. Final Processing Period:
   Following the deadline, there will be a two-week period to address any outstanding inquiries.
3. Application Setup:
   The application and required document checklist are attached. These will be for individuals living in Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. Homeowners should return their completed application and documentation directly to RANW. RANW address and email contact information are included on the last page of the application.
4. Hard Copy or Fillable Versions:
   We have provided a printable PDF to distribute or if preferred, we have also made it a fillable PDF if you prefer to email it to individuals.
5. Application Review:
   Upon receipt of a completed application, RANW will review the application and supporting documentation to ensure they meet program guidelines and requirements and complete the last section of the application (recommended amount, use (mortgage, rent, hotel).
6. Submission to WRF:
   RANW will be submitting completed applications and documentation to WRA on a weekly basis. Any checks that are received from National REALTORS Relief fund will be sent to RANW for distribution.

If recent weather caused unexpected damage, you don’t have to navigate what comes next alone. We’re here to talk through options that can help you access the funds needed to start moving forward—along with guidance every step of the way. Give us a call at 920‑993‑9000 and select option 4, then option 2, to speak directly with someone from our lending team. Our New London location is also open to serve you.

Visit the MySBA Loan Portal at  https://lending.sba.gov to apply for a disaster assistance loan.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  Notice is hereby given as a result of the President’s major disaster declaration on June 30, 2026, Private Non-Profit organizations providing essential services of a governmental nature may file disaster loan applications online using the MySBA Loan Portal  https://lending.sba.gov or in person at other locally announced locations. For further assistance please contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center by email at  disastercustomerservice@sba.gov or by phone at 1-800-659-2955. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

• On Monday, 07/13: Small business admin is standing up in Shiocton at the Shiocton-Bovina Fire Department. Open hours are Monday through Thursday, 9-4 pm, and Saturday, 10-2 pm.
• This is for any small business owners who have questions on the loans available through SBA, to apply, review the status of loans, and coordinate any information and referrals needed
• SBA loans are open to renters and homeowners
• They will be open for 60 days only at this site
• FEMA is working on signing an MOU with the state/agency to open FEMA services
• Once the MOU is signed, there will be a multi-county FEMA Disaster relief center for victims from brown, Waupaca, Winnebago, and Outagamie counties to come apply, ask questions, and check the status of their application.
• This location will be at the new London museum, as this is the center of the county, FEMA says.
• FEMA representatives will be here for 60 days once they set up the disaster relief center, but the MOU still has to be signed and coordinated.
• There have been 6,600 applications submitted to FEMA from statewide flood victims so far since the funding announcement. Outagamie County will be getting weekly reports of how many applied to FEMA once they are set up in New London
• FEMA public assistance payout averages 1.5 years after application is submitted.
• Individual assistance from FEMA is up to $20/30,000, but it averages out to $2-3,000 for individuals. Again, on a state-by-state basis for these numbers of payouts. But the payout is not instant or quick in any way.