The 2026 universal cash giveaway of 10,000 yuan 'National Support Fund,' which has attracted high attention from all sectors, has now completed its first reading in the Legislative Yuan and is under committee review. The central government's final distribution plan has not yet been officially decided. However, some local governments, in order to alleviate the pressure of price inflation on their fellow citizens and stimulate local consumption, will start distributing region-specific 'Economic Stimulus and Comfort Funds' from July 27th. This time, the regions receiving the funds are Linnei Township, Yunlin County (3,600 yuan per person) and Suixi Township, Hualien County (3,000 yuan per person). Who can receive the funds? What documents are needed? Below is a summary of the eligibility criteria, three-stage distribution schedule, and locations.

Linnei Township, Yunlin County: Universal distribution of 3,600 yuan living comfort fund per person In response to rising prices and to care for the township's residents, the Linnei Township Office, Yunlin County, has announced the distribution of 3,600 yuan in New Taiwan Dollars to each person. 1. Eligibility for receiving the funds General residents: Those who have been registered in Linnei Township by March 31, 2026 (inclusive) and have not moved out or been removed from the household registry by May 27, 2026 (inclusive). Newborns: Those born before March 31, 2026, who complete household registration before the end of the receiving period. 2. Three-stage distribution schedule and locations Stage 1 (Village-specific on-site cash collection): July 27 to August 9 Service hours: Daily 09:00–12:00, 13:00–16:00 Distribution locations: Scheduled by village, including Jiong Active Center (7/27), Huoben/Linmao Active Center (7/28), Lin China Primary School (7/29–7/30), Pingding Active Center (7/30 afternoon), Linbei Meeting Hall (8/3), Minsheng Primary School/Uma Active Center (8/4), Chongxing Active Center (8/5 afternoon). On August 8 and August 9, weekends, collection will be unified at the Linnei Township Office. Stage 2 (Office counter supplementary collection): August 10 to September 9 Service hours: Office working days 08:00–12:00, 13:30–17:30, handled at the Linnei Township Office. Stage 3 (Online/paper application for bank transfer or check): September 14 to December 31 Accept paper application for bank transfer or check issuance for redemption. 3. Documents to bring and proxy regulations In-person collection: Original ID card, seal (or signature on-site). Proxy collection: Limited to spouse, blood relatives within two degrees of kinship, or relatives by marriage, with a power of attorney and both parties' ID documents. Application for bank transfer: Must attach a statement of responsibility, recipient's ID, seal, and a copy of the bankbook cover. Suixi Township, Hualien County: Universal distribution of 3,000 yuan economic stimulus gift money per person The Suixi Township Office, Hualien County, has passed the 'Regulations on the Distribution of Economic Stimulus Gift Money,' distributing 3,000 yuan in New Taiwan Dollars to each person, aiming to drive the local commercial circle's circulation. 1. Eligibility for receiving the funds General residents: Registered in Suixi Township by March 31, 2026 (inclusive) and still maintaining registration on the day of distribution. Newborns: Born by April 30, 2026 (inclusive), and have completed birth registration and registration by the deadline for receiving the funds. 2. Three-stage distribution schedule and locations (Service hours for all stages are 09:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00 daily) Stage 1 (Townwide centralized distribution): July 27 (Mon) to July 29 (Wed) Location: Qinglian Temple, Suixi Township (No. 109 Ren'ai Road, Suimei Village). Stage 2 (Village-by-village mobile distribution): July 30 (Thu) to August 13 (Thu) Location: Scheduled to visit Suixi, Suimei, Suiliang, Wuhu, Suixiang, Suibei, Fuxing, Hegang, Qimei, Fumin, Fuyuan, and other villages' designated community activity centers. Stage 3 (Office counter supplementary collection): August 14 (Fri) to August 25 (Tue) Location: Suixi Township Office (with additional weekend collection service from August 15–16). 3. Documents to bring and notes In-person collection: Bring the original national ID card and seal. Proxy collection: Must prepare a power of attorney, the proxy's original ID card, and seal. Minors or those under guardianship: Collected by legal representatives, bringing the collector's ID and relevant household registration data. Latest progress of economic stimulus funds and relief welfare across Taiwan 【Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County】Economic Development Fund 5,000 yuan (additional 2,000 yuan for low-income individuals) Eligibility: Registered by May 29, 2026, and not moved out by the distribution date. Time: Expected to start distribution from August 2026. 【Touchen Township, Yilan County】Economic Stimulus Fund 3,000 yuan Eligibility: Expected to be registered by July 2026. Time: Expected to be submitted to the township representative council for review in July, and implementation will begin after approval. 【Sanwan Township, Miaoli County】Local Care Gift Money 5,000 yuan Eligibility: Registered by January 31, 2026 (newborns must be born by April 17). Time: Budget has been exhausted, expected to be distributed between July and August, aiming to complete distribution by August. 【Linnei Township, Yunlin County】Living Comfort Fund 3,600 yuan Eligibility: Registered by March 31, 2026. Time: July 27 to August 9, distributed in each village; August 10 to September 9, collected at the office; September 14 to December 31, accept bank transfer applications. 【Guangfu Township, Hualien County】Post-Disaster Recovery Gift Money 10,000 yuan Eligibility: Registered by September 23, 2025, and still registered by June 8, 2026. Time: June 8 to August 10, registration open (primarily bank transfer), expected to be distributed in early September. 【Wanrong Township, Hualien County】Economic Stimulus Fund 5,000 yuan Eligibility: Registered by May 26, 2026. Time: Expected to start distribution from September 1, bring certificates and seals to designated locations. 【Fenglin Township, Hualien County】Economic Stimulus Gift Money 3,000 yuan Eligibility: Registered by April 30, 2026. Time: Expected to start distribution in August. 【Suixi Township, Hualien County】Economic Care Gift Money 3,000 yuan Eligibility: Registered by March 31, 2026 (newborns must be born by April 30). Time: July 27 to August 25, collected at designated locations. 【Xiulin Township, Hualien County】Economic Stimulus Fund 3,000 yuan Time: Expected to start distribution as early as August, with eligibility to be announced soon. 【Donghe Township, Taitung County】Economic Stimulus Fund 3,000 yuan Eligibility: Continuously registered for at least 6 months by March 20, 2026, and still registered on the distribution date. Time: July 31 is the final deadline, eligible individuals must hurry to collect. 【Xiyu Township, Penghu County】Economic Stimulus Gift Money 10,000 yuan Eligibility: Registered by April 30, 2026 (including newborns who complete registration on the same day). Time: July 31 is the final deadline for supplementary collection, handle at the office on weekdays in July. The office will arrange weekend overtime service on July 25 and 26, and after the deadline, it will be considered as waived.

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