Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund

Donate now to support the families and communities affected by the Panhandle and South Plains wildfires in February 2024. The Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund is administered locally by Amarillo Area Foundation.

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Rebuild Texas Fund

Strengthening disaster resilience in Texas communities

Strengthening disaster resilience through philanthropy

When disasters strike Texas communities, the Rebuild Texas Fund connects your helping hand to Texan communities in need. As the organization designated by the Office of the Governor to receive private donations following a disaster, we strategically collect and distribute funding and additional resources to eligible organizations in impacted areas to build resilience.

We work with local leaders to identify community-driven priorities, unmet needs, and funding gaps in affected regions. We provide local leaders and organizations with the financial and technical expertise needed to recover stronger than before. Our community-centered approach is swift and purposeful – providing the greatest possible impact for Texans rebuilding lives and livelihood.

Active Funds

Every year, Texans struggle to rebound, recover, and resume life following devastating events of the Atlantic hurricane season. The Hurricane Season Recovery Fund is a perpetual fund, providing grant funding for the relief and recovery of Texas communities in the wake of the annual season’s events.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all Texans – but has disproportionately impacted communities of color and our most vulnerable and underserved citizens. Texas COVID Relief Fund provided funding to organizations supporting these populations through project and operational grants to fund urgent needs in the areas of health, education, and community development.

Donate

Support Texas communities impacted by disaster by giving to the Rebuild Texas Fund

Building resilience requires hard work and committed resources as much for disaster preparedness during blue skies as for long-term recovery following a disaster. That’s why we raise funds year-round to support Texas communities.

Giving is easy and simple. Your tax-deductible donation will help us:

  • Empower individuals and communities to rebuild and recover after a disaster.
  • Strengthen local economies with revitalized infrastructure and coordination.
  • Make Texas more resilient.

Applying for a Grant

We provide grants that make a lasting impact on Texas communities.

Rebuild Texas Fund is not currently accepting applications for funding. Check back for future opportunities, and sign up for our newsletter to learn about Rebuild Texas Fund grants when they are announced.

Eligibility requirements will vary for specific funding opportunities. Review past eligibility criteria for Hurricane Harvey and COVID-19 Relief.

While there is never going to be enough funding to do enough disaster recovery work when there is devastation like we saw in Hurricane Harvey, it was a pleasure working together as a team and with funders who had the same heart and compassion for assisting the most vulnerable in our community.

Gloria Luna
Brazoria County Long-Term Recovery Group

Our Legacy

In 2017, OneStar and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation launched the Rebuild Texas Fund in response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey. Through the Rebuild Texas Fund, OneStar continues to support Texas communities in times of disaster and crisis. Through this effort, together we served more than 2 million Texans to rebuild their lives and communities

We worked collaboratively with local leaders in 41 Texas counties impacted by Hurricane Harvey to support recovery and rebuilding efforts. Our efforts focused on five key areas: community & economic development, education & child care, workforce & transportation, housing, health, and small business.

Fund Partners

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