The Community Foundation for the CSRA is pleased to announce that it has entered the second phase of its Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund granting process.  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.

The second phase of granting will continue to fund in 20 counties, in both Georgia and South Carolina, that were impacted by Hurricane Helene.  During round two 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.  

Ms. Berry stated “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.”   With this approach in mind, the Foundation has developed five grant categories: Relief Reimbursement, Lost Revenue, Increased Operating Costs, Infrastructure Needs for Public Lands, and Long-term Recovery Programming.  These categories aim to provide comprehensive support for affected communities and organizations.  

The Foundation has also recruited a volunteer grant panel that is made up of individuals who represent many of the counties we fund.  Working with the staff of the Foundation, this volunteer panel will ensure that funding decisions reflect the needs and perspective of the communities we serve.  Their insights will be invaluable in evaluating applications and making final funding decisions.  

For more information about this new granting process, please visit the Community Foundation's website, ww.cfcsra.org.  

To contribute to the Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund, visit www.cfcsra.org.