How much funding does Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund provide?

Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund provides $25,000 per grant in funding.

When is the deadline for Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund

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Funding Amount

$25,000 per grant

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund

Overview: A fund sponsored by The Dallas Foundation, initially created in 2005 to help shelter Hurricane Katrina refugees. Reactivated during COVID-19 pandemic to support nonprofits addressing disaster-related needs in Dallas.

Time Period: 2020 COVID-19 response

Geographic Scope: Dallas, Texas

Award Details:

Total awards: $275,000

Per grant: $25,000

Number of recipients: 11 nonprofit organizations

Selection process: Fund's advisory committee based on six priority areas identified by Mayor Eric Johnson

Priority Areas for COVID-19 Funding:
1. Public safety and domestic violence services
2. Workforce development and childcare for working families
3. Homelessness services
4. Relief for small businesses and residents in need
5. Equity in educational access
6. Assistance for families experiencing food insecurity

Funding Sources:

Shane Buechele (SMU Quarterback) and Paige Vasquez (Miss Dallas USA) fundraising: ~$50,000

Goldman Sachs: $110,000

Additional donor contributions

Advisory Committee:

Chair: Jeanne Phillips (Former U.S. Ambassador, Hunt Consolidated Senior Vice President)

Matthew Randazzo (The Dallas Foundation President and CEO)

Ruben Esquivel (UT-Southwestern Vice President for Community and Corporate Relations)

Peter Beck (The Beck Group Executive Chairman)

T.C. Broadnax (Dallas City Manager)

Mary Elbanna (Mayor Johnson's Chief of Staff)

Fund Restrictions: