Presbyterian Women Disaster Preparedness Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Administrators: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) and Presbyterian Women (PW)
Focus Areas: Disaster preparedness training and planning for congregations and presbyteries
Geographic Scope: National (68+ presbyteries across the country)
Program Overview: Since 2014, PDA and Presbyterian Women have collaborated to assist congregations and presbyteries to create disaster preparedness plans. The program trains women to become disaster preparedness trainers who conduct training sessions in congregations and presbyteries.
Key Statistics:
- 150+ women trainers from 68+ presbyteries
- 43 new trainers added at the 2024 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women in Louisville, Kentucky
- 3-year commitment required from trainers
- Trainers must exhibit interest in disaster preparedness and comfort presenting to groups
Program Goals:
- Create a culture of preparedness in churches and communities across the country
- Ensure churches have disaster plans
- Reduce chaos and suffering from disasters through preparation
Mutual Benefits:
- Presbyterian Women: Increased membership and visibility in church and community
- PDA: Larger volunteer base to help communities affected by disaster
Resources Referenced:
- www.ready.gov for disaster planning information
- FEMA resources for emergency kits and family planning
What National Voluntary Organizations Active actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 16
- Total given
- $50K
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Range
- $2,100–$3,500
- By dollars: North Carolina 18%, Pennsylvania 12%, California 11%. Top recipient cities: San Dimas, CA; San Antonio, TX; Cary, NC.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 85% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity · Wilmington, NC
Lowe's reconstruction grant - spring 2023
$3,500
All Hands and Hearts-Smart Response · Mattapoisette, MA
Program expenses- lowe's reconstruction grant - spring 2023
$3,500
Mennonite Disaster Service · Lititz, PA
Program expenses- lowe's reconstruction grant - spring 2023
$3,500
Rebuilding Together New Orleans · New Orleans, LA
Program expenses- lowe's reconstruction grant - spring 2023
$3,500
Christian Church Disciples of Christweek of Compassion · Indianapolis, IN
Program expenses- lowe's reconstruction grant - spring 2023
$3,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Churches
- Disaster relief
- Faith-based
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