The Community Foundation for the CSRA has entered the second phase of its Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund granting process.
The second phase of granting will continue to fund in 20 counties, in both Georgia and South Carolina,
that were impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Foundation will expand its granting parameters to include not just 501(c)3 nonprofits, but also churches, civic organizations and schools who have been or will be providing direct services to Helene impacted individuals, according to a Dec. 20 news release.
Since the storm’s aftermath, the foundation has granted $2,803,500 to nonprofits that have worked on the front lines providing critical services and administering aid.
“Since the day after Hurricane Helene hit, the Foundation has been actively engaging
with individuals, nonprofits, and government institutions to identify the most pressing needs for
recovery. This collaborative approach ensures that the Foundation’s funding efforts are aligned with the
community’s real-time needs and priorities,” said Shell Berry, the foundation’s president and CEO.
There are grant categories: relief reimbursement, lost revenue, increased operating costs,
infrastructure needs for public lands and long-term recovery programming. The aim is to
provide comprehensive support for affected communities and organizations.
The foundation has also recruited a volunteer grant panel made of individuals who represent
many of the counties it funds. Panel members will with foundation staff to ensure that funding decisions reflect the needs and perspective of the communities served.
“Their insights will be invaluable in evaluating applications and making final funding decisions,” the release said.
For more information about this new granting process or to contribute to he Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund, visit www.cfcsra.org.