United Way of New York City | Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund Grants

Through the Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund (HSRF), United Way of New York City (UWNYC) has set aside resources to support the health and human services agencies that, due to Hurricane Sandy, are challenged in their ability to provide critical supports to individuals and families in need.

UWNYC will make individual grants of up to $25,000 to community-based organizations in areas affected by the hurricane. UWNYC also has volunteers ready to support NYC nonprofits working to help their communities recover.

Eligibility Criteria

Organizations that qualify for review must:

have provided health and/or human services to low-income and vulnerable populations prior to Hurricane Sandy;
have a valid 501(C)3 status; and
demonstrate a need for funds and a plan to utilize them.

Nonprofits selected for funding will be required to submit a report that documents how the resources were utilized. Nonprofits must retain copies of receipts, work orders, and any documentation that substantiates the expenses covered by the HRSF grant. Nonprofits that have already received funding from UWNYC for infrastructure support are allowed to apply for additional funds.The combination of prior funding and current request cannot exceed the $25,000 threshold.

Eligible Expenses

Qualified expenses include:

Repairs or replacement of equipment for operations that benefit the community
Funds for replacement of services and supplies for people in need
Costs related to the organization’s displacement or the securing of temporary office space because of displacement

Please apply directly on this page. The application has two parts - please fill in the fields below, then attach a document answering the detailed questions that follow. You must click on "Submit Form" at the bottom of the page to submit your application.

Contact Email*

Contact First Name*

Contact Last Name*

Contact Phone*

Contact Title

Organization Name*

Have you already received an Infrastructure Grant from us?*

Yes
No

If yes, what was the amount of the Infrastructure Grant that you received?*

Application - Part One

Applicant Organization Name*

Applicant Organization Tax ID Number:*

Applicant Organization Address*

Applicant Organization Mission*

Number of individuals served annually:*

Annual Budget*

Address of the site for which the funds would be used:*

Application - Part Two

Please upload a document with your answers to the following questions:
1. A description of the services and supports provided at that site;
2. A description of the impact Hurricane Sandy has had on the organization's ability to provide services and supports;
3. A description of how the funds would be used;
4. A summary of the projected costs and grant amount requested;
5. A timeline estimating when the organization would be able to make the necessary repairs, purchases or expenditures;
6. Current main sources of funding (list top foundations and/or government sources); and
7. If applicable, list any projects or tasks for which you could use UWNYC volunteers, including number of volunteers needed (use of volunteers does not influence awards of funds).

Please upload file here (.doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, .xls, .xlsx)*

* denotes required field

Grants will be determined on a rolling basis beginning January 16 until funds are expended.

Please direct any questions to Myeta Moon at mmoon@uwnyc.org or (212) 251-4128.

Thank you for your efforts during this very difficult time.