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Disrupt Gives Rental Relief Program

Disrupt Gives

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Hardship GrantsHousing Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Tenants in Texas (primary focus)

Overview

Location: Houston, TX 77079

Program Overview

Disrupt Gives provides rental relief to tenants across Texas who desperately need it, allowing individuals and families to stay in their homes. The organization believes that true long-term financial success is derived from education.

Key Requirements

  • All aid recipients must first complete a free online financial literacy program before completing their rental assistance application
  • This ensures recipients have the appropriate baseline knowledge and skills necessary to create long-term financial stability

Important Notes

  • Not everyone who applies will receive assistance
  • Rental assistance is solely dependent upon total funds and the number of applicants
  • A score of 80% or better is required on the Personal Finance Course quiz to advance

Application Process Overview

Three-step process required:

  1. Complete Personal Finance Course
  2. Complete Online Self-Assessment
  3. Submit Rental Relief Application

How to Apply

How to Apply

Step 1: Take The Disrupt Gives Personal Finance Course

  • Access the free Personal Finance Literacy Course consisting of 6 short videos covering:
    • Basics of personal finance
    • Financial planning
  • Requirements:
    • Download app for iOS or Android (if using mobile)
    • Sign-up to create a free account
    • Enroll in free Personal Finance Literacy Course
    • Course available: "A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Personal Finance Terminology"
    • Spanish version available
    • Users must create an account with Udemy to access video course
  • Advancement: Each video must be watched in full before taking a 16-question quiz
  • Passing Score: 80% or better required to advance
  • Quiz score automatically sent for review; applicant will be notified of result

Step 2: Complete Online Self-Assessment

  • Complete self-assessment after finishing online course
  • Link provided for Online Self-Assessment

Step 3: Complete The Disrupt Gives Rental Relief Application

  • Complete application in full
  • Prerequisites: Must complete Personal Finance Course and Quiz (Steps 1 and 2) before submitting
  • Application cannot be considered until previous steps are complete
  • Submit application through provided link
  • Contact info@disruptgives.com for questions

Required Materials:

  • Completion of Personal Finance Course
  • Passing quiz score (80% or better)
  • Completed Online Self-Assessment
  • Completed Rental Relief Application

What Disrupt Gives actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2023
2
Total given
$39K
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,000–$34K
  • By dollars: Texas 87%, Hawaii 13%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; Kihei, HI.

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  • Various Apartments for Resident Rel · Houston, TX

    To provide rent relief after taking a financial literacy course

    $34K

  • Makai Foundation · Kihei, HI

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    $5,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Hardship
  • Housing

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