Sustainable Disaster-Relief Fund Grant

The Sustainable Disaster-Relief Fund, established by Vanguard Charitable in 2006, aims to support communities affected by natural disasters. By providing funding for rebuilding efforts and necessary infrastructure, this initiative helps ensure that affected areas are better prepared for future disasters. Grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing, focusing on charitable purposes like operating expenses and specific projects. The fund plays a critical role in enhancing community resilience and promoting effective disaster recovery.

About Vanguard Charitable
We do this by sponsoring donor-advised funds (DAFs). You can learn more about Vanguard's DAF's here.
Living our mission
Vanguard Charitable manages two mission-driven funds, the Sustainable Disaster-Relief Fund and the  The Philanthropic Impact Fund, with assets that are held outside of a DAF. These funds focus on two areas: intermediate to long-term disaster relief and the advancement of philanthropy. Both funds award grants annually via a competitive request for proposal process.
The Sustainable Disaster-Relief Fund (SDRF) was established in 2006 to aid communities hit by natural disasters. This fund supports communities as they rebuild and establish necessary infrastructure to better handle the impact of a repeat disaster.

Eligibility

Vanguard Charitable can generally issue grants to organizations that are in good standing with the IRS, qualify as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3), and are classified as public charities under Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code at the time the grant is approved. This includes religious and government organizations.Common purposes that can be selected during the grant recommendation process include, but are not limited to, general operating expenses, annual funds, scholarship programs, or specific projects.

Ineligibility

Grants cannot support lobbying, political campaigns, specific individuals, or any purpose that isn't charitable.