Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund - Increased Operating Costs

_NOTE: This fund has paused grant making as of May 2, 2025._

Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund

In response to the significant impact of Hurricane Helene on our community, the Community Foundation for the CSRA established the Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund. In the immediate aftermath of the storm, we were able to make rapid relief grants to dozens of nonprofits that were on the front lines of administering critical aid.

We ask that all applicants think strategically about your needs both now and, as best you can, in the foreseeable future. In this phase of funding, each organization will have UP TO TWO opportunities to submit a grant request. You may either submit two separate funding requests now, or you may apply once now and then reapply for an additional grant during the life of the fund.

Grant Usage:

• Increased Operating Costs: (Maximum Award $50,000)
• This is a dollar-for-dollar match grant that will be paid once other funds have been raised.
• Funds can be used for additional program costs that have occurred due to Helene services, loan repayments, and/or interest fees due to Helene loans.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• Request restrictions:
  • Applicants must not have policies that exclude individuals from receiving assistance or participating in activities due to their race, religion, gender, or sexual preference/identification.
  • Grant awards may not be redistributed through a regranting process.
• Priority Areas:
  • Nonprofits in the CSRA who are serving Helene-impacted individuals.