Homeowner Damage Assistance Program
Funding Amount
Up to $7,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Homeowner Damage Assistance Program
Status: Support programs are closed at this time (as of April 3, 2026)
Background: Established following the December 10, 2021 tornado that devastated Mayfield and Graves County, Kentucky. This program provides financial assistance to homeowners whose primary residences were damaged by the tornado.
Geographic Scope: Mayfield or Graves County, Kentucky
Eligible Applicants:
Award Amount: Lesser of:
What IS Covered:
What IS NOT Covered:
Important Notes:
Contact/Administration: Housed at Independence Bank; administered by Mayfield Graves County Tornado Relief Fund, Inc.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Obtaining Application Forms:
Required Information in Application:
1. Full name (owner on deed/title as of December 10, 2021)
2. Address of principal residence damaged on December 10, 2021
3. Previous address if different on December 10, 2021
4. Phone number
5. Confirmation property was principal residence on December 10, 2021
6. Confirmation property was damaged by tornado of December 10, 2021
7. Current habitability status of property
8. Description of damage and dollar amount estimate (separate amounts for structure and contents)
9. Information about renter's/homeowner's insurance (coverage, agent name/contact, deductible amount)
10. Whether applied to FEMA or other organizations for assistance
11. Any assistance already received (source and amount)
12. Number and names of household members residing in home on December 10, 2021
13. Annual family income (must not exceed three times Federal Poverty Level)
14. Two references (not household members) aware of the loss
Required Supporting Documentation:
1. Copy of deed/title showing applicant as owner (max 256 MB)
2. Proof of damage: estimate or repair bill if item is not totaled. May use general terms ("all bedroom furniture", "all clothing", "all contents") rather than itemized list unless specifically requested (max 256 MB)
3. Note from insurance company showing payment made and deductible amount (max 256 MB)
4. Photograph of damage, if available (max 256 MB)
5. Proof of income: 2020 or 2021 tax return, wage statement, or other acceptable proof (max 256 MB)
6. Any additional documentation as circumstances require:
- 2020 tax return or other proof of income
- Copy of deed (and title for mobile/modular homes)
- Letter from insurance agent with deductible information
- Proof of property value
- Proof of FEMA denial
Submission: Online application form at mayfieldgravesstrong.org with file uploads for documentation
What Mayfield Graves County Tornado actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 7
- Total given
- $485K
- Median grant
- $77K
- Range
- $10K–$160K
- By dollars: Kentucky 82%, Illinois 16%, Idaho 2%. Top recipient cities: Mayfield, KY; Chicago, IL; Hickory, KY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Downtown Farmers Market · Mayfield, KY
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$160K
Rotary Club · Mayfield, KY
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Motorola Solutions Inc · Chicago, IL
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Graves County Fiscal Court · Mayfield, KY
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$77K
Mayfield Graves County United Socce · Hickory, KY
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$39K
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