Claim Your 2026 Cash Handout Now! '3,000 NTD Per Person' in One Location – Unclaimed Funds Will Be Confiscated After July 31; Distribution Locations, Methods, and Additional Bonuses Across All Counties in Taiwan

The central government's 'National Support Fund 2.0' proposal to distribute 10,000 NTD per person has passed its first reading and is currently awaiting final legislative review, with many citizens closely following its progress. However, to stimulate local economies and alleviate residents' living burdens, numerous township and municipal offices across Taiwan have already begun distributing their own local 'economic stimulus funds' and relief benefits, with amounts ranging from 3,000 to as high as 10,000 NTD.

Among these, Donghe Township in Taitung County is offering a '3,000 NTD stimulus payment per person,' with only two days remaining until the collection deadline. Eligible residents are urged not to miss out on their entitlements. This article provides the latest guidelines for claiming the payment in Donghe Township and compiles a comprehensive overview of the current status of local stimulus funds across all counties and cities in Taiwan.

Donghe Township, Taitung County: 3,000 NTD Bonus for Every Resident – Final Collection Deadline in 2 Days

To promote local economic development, the Donghe Township Office has specially launched the '2026 Economic Stimulus Fund,' allowing each resident to receive 3,000 New Taiwan Dollars. Recipients may choose to collect the payment in cash or register for direct bank transfer.

- Eligibility Criteria Must have been continuously registered as a resident of Donghe Township for at least six months prior to March 20, 2026, and still be registered on the day of disbursement (final list based on official household registration records).

- Distribution Period From now until July 31, 2026 (final 2 days).

- Collection Locations by Village - Xingchang, Longchang, Taiyuan, Beiyuan, and Shangde Villages: Visit the respective village offices. - Dulan Village: Go to the Elderly Community Center (No. 363-1, Dulan Village). - Donghe Village: Visit the Civil Affairs Section at the Township Office.

- Required Documents and Proxy Collection Rules Please bring the following documents when collecting at designated locations:

- Collected in person: Original ID card, personal seal, household register (or latest household transcript with detailed notes).

- Collected by a co-household member: Collector’s original ID card, personal seal, household register (or latest household transcript with detailed notes). (Note: Direct relatives do not need a power of attorney; non-direct relatives must complete one.)

- Collected by a third-party proxy: Power of attorney, original identification documents for both the principal and the proxy, proxy’s personal seal, household register (or latest household transcript with detailed notes).

The township office reminds residents that for any inquiries, please call the Civil Affairs Section hotline (089-896200 ext. 202) during business hours.

2026 Overview of Stimulus Funds and Relief Benefits Across All Counties and Cities in Taiwan

In addition to Donghe Township, many counties, cities, and townships across Taiwan are rolling out local economic stimulus and care payment programs. Below is a summary of the latest disbursement amounts, eligibility criteria, and distribution schedules by region:

- County/Municipality: Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County - Program Name & Amount: Development Stimulus Fund – 5,000 NTD (low-income households receive an additional 2,000 NTD) - Eligibility: Registered residents by May 29, 2026, and not relocated before disbursement - Distribution Time & Method: Expected to begin disbursement in August 2026

- County/Municipality: Touceng Township, Yilan County - Program Name & Amount: Economic Stimulus Fund – 3,000 NTD - Eligibility: Expected to be residents registered before July 2026 - Distribution Time & Method: To be submitted to the township council for review in July; implementation upon approval

- County/Municipality: Sanwan Township, Miaoli County - Program Name & Amount: Local Care Gift – 5,000 NTD - Eligibility: Registered residents by January 31, 2026 (newborns must be born by April 17) - Distribution Time & Method: Budget approved; disbursement expected between July and August, aiming to complete by August

- County/Municipality: Linnei Township, Yunlin County - Program Name & Amount: Living Assistance Fund – 3,600 NTD - Eligibility: Registered residents by March 31, 2026 - Distribution Time & Method: Village-level distribution from July 27 to August 9; cash collection at township office from August 10 to September 9; bank transfer registration from September 14 to December 31

- County/Municipality: Guangfu Township, Hualien County - Program Name & Amount: Post-Disaster Stimulus Gift – 10,000 NTD - Eligibility: Registered residents by September 23, 2025, and still registered on June 8, 2026 - Distribution Time & Method: Registration open from June 8 to August 10 (mainly via bank transfer); disbursement expected in early September

- County/Municipality: Wanrong Township, Hualien County - Program Name & Amount: Stimulus Fund – 5,000 NTD - Eligibility: Registered residents by May 26, 2026 - Distribution Time & Method: Starting September 1, bring ID and seal to designated locations for collection

- County/Municipality: Fenglin Township, Hualien County - Program Name & Amount: Stimulus Gift – 3,000 NTD - Eligibility: Registered residents by April 30, 2026 - Distribution Time & Method: Expected to begin disbursement in August

- County/Municipality: Ruixi Township, Hualien County - Program Name & Amount: Stimulus Care Gift – 3,000 NTD - Eligibility: Registered residents by March 31, 2026 (newborns must be born by April 30) - Distribution Time & Method: On-site collection at designated locations from July 27 to August 25

- County/Municipality: Xiulin Township, Hualien County - Program Name & Amount: Stimulus Fund – 3,000 NTD - Eligibility: Qualifications to be announced soon - Distribution Time & Method: Expected to disburse as early as August

- County/Municipality: Donghe Township, Taitung County - Program Name & Amount: Economic Stimulus Fund – 3,000 NTD - Eligibility: Continuously registered in Donghe for at least six months by March 20, 2026, and still registered on disbursement date - Distribution Time & Method: July 31 is the final deadline; eligible individuals are urged to claim promptly

- County/Municipality: Xiyu Township, Penghu County - Program Name & Amount: Economic Stimulus Gift – 10,000 NTD - Eligibility: Registered residents by April 30, 2026 (including newborns registered on that day) - Distribution Time & Method: July 31 is the final catch-up deadline. Visit the township office on any working day in July. Weekend service available on July 25 and 26. Unclaimed funds will be forfeited