Urgent Need for Disasters Grant Program

The Urgent Need for Disasters Grant Program assists communities facing immediate challenges due to recent natural disasters. With a budget of $100,000 in 2024, this program provides crucial funds to address urgent needs that threaten community health or welfare. Eligible projects must demonstrate that no alternative financial resources are available, ensuring that support reaches those most in need. This grant reflects a commitment to swift action in times of crisis, enhancing community resilience and recovery.

This program helps communities address an urgent need resulting from a sudden and severe natural or other disaster where no other financial resources are available.
These funds will be used for project activities that address an urgent need resulting from a sudden and severe natural or other disaster. The following conditions must be met in order to secure an Urgent Need grant:
The conditions are such that they pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community. These conditions must be of recent origin and have become urgent within six months following the disaster. Applications must be certified as an urgent need by the agency having jurisdiction over said conditions. The project must demonstrate that no other financial resources are available to address the conditions. The project must demonstrate that no other financial resources are available to address the conditions. This includes financing the project themselves or having access to any local, state, or federal funding resources.
Funding Amounts
$100,000 is allocated for the Urgent Need for Disasters program in 2024. Communities can request up to $100,000 for eligible expenses.