Natural Disaster Response
We help ensure they feel safe while their parent is out saving others.
Our program helps each first responder family get back on their feet after a natural disaster, so their hero can keep saving others.
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Hurricanes, tsunamis, wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods take a heavy toll on communities, leaving devastated citizens in shock and vulnerable to sudden homelessness and unemployment. Sadly, first responders are not immune from these same impacts. While those rescuers are out helping their community—often for days at a time—they worry about their own loved ones getting the support they need.
FRCF provides financial assistance to families of police, firefighters and emergency medical services impacted by the very disasters they are battling. As these heroes work selflessly around the clock to save lives and restore order to communities, many find it difficult to ask for help when they see so many others in need. But the fact is that even heroes need saving sometimes. Funds from our disaster relief program help pay for home repairs, childcare assistance, and a range of other disaster-related costs adversely affecting first responder families.
“After our home was destroyed by the hurricane, my family had nowhere to go. Through support from FRCF, we were able to put a temporary roof over my children’s heads while I was out with the ongoing search and recovery efforts.”
(Florida Deputy)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Agency Grant Application Process?
FRCF accepts Grant proposals throughout the year on a rolling basis. Agencies or Foundations interested in applying for an Agency Grant should:
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- Review the FRCF mission statement, priority funding areas, past grant awardees, and website to make sure priorities align.
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- Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) to Hannah@1stRCF.org. The Letter of Intent should be a brief, one or two page, informative letter on agency/foundation letterhead that describes the organization’s mission and history and the work for which funds are being sought, along with a proposed budget and evidence of tax-exempt status (if applicable).
- FRCF Grant Program Team & Grant Committee reviews the LOI.
- You will hear back from the Grant Program Team within 30 days of submission with one of the following:
– A request to submit a full grant proposal.
– Suggestions on how to make the LOI more relevant to the mission of FRCF or recommendations of other possible partnerships with FRCF.
– A decision to not seek a grant proposal.
- If a complete grant proposal is requested, you will have five weeks to complete this application.
- FRCF will decide on your proposal within two-five weeks time.
Who is eligible to apply?
EMTs, police officers, firefighters, 911 dispatchers, nurses and emergency medical support staff who are at risk daily in a disaster response.
How can i apply?
Visit Disaster Response Fund.
I am in need of immediate assistance. who can i contact?
Please contact First Responders Children’s Foundation’s National Public Safety Liaison Bob Stanberry (Bob@1stRCF.org).
I am a member of the press. Where can I find more information?
Media inquiries may be directed to Joanna Black (Joanna@1stRCF.org).
Emergency Response Funds
First Responders Children’s Foundation is actively engaging public safety agencies to encourage First Responders who need financial assistance to apply for COVID-19 Emergency Response grants.
The First Responders Children’s Foundation Emergency Response Fund is supported through corporate partnerships and individual donations to the foundation’s First Responders Strong fundraising campaign launched today. CSX, a premier transportation company, is the first corporate partner to commit to the fund through the company’s Pride in Service initiative.
Say thank you to our First Responders using the hashtag using the hashtag #FirstRespondersStrong or donating just $1 to help raise $2.8 million in tribute to each of our nation’s estimated 2.8 million first responders.
Individual Financial Assistance
The Individual Financial Hardship Grant is designed for first responders who are in dire need of financial assistance related to housing distress, extenuating childcare/eldercare expenses, and medical and/or mental health expenses related to your position.
The First Responders Children’s Foundation Emergency Response Fund will provide access to emergency financial assistance for unforeseen medical expenses as well as food, supplies, rent, mortgage, utility and child care assistance. The fund is designed to be flexible and to address additional areas of support as they develop within the first responder community.
The First Responders Children’s Foundation Emergency Response Fund is supported through corporate partnerships and individual donations to the foundation’s First Responders Strong fundraising campaign launched today. CSX, a premier transportation company, is the first corporate partner to commit to the fund through the company’s Pride in Service initiative.
100% of proceeds will provide financial aid to first responders protecting our communities.
Please note that the Disaster Response Fund is not currently accepting applications.
Applications are accepted and reviewed as soon as possible.
The success of our programs is only possible with the generous support of donors like you.
There is no greater way of demonstrating respect and appreciation for your community than by supporting our first responders on the front lines.
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