BRAZOS VALLEY ORGANIZATIONS LAUNCH COVID-19 COMMUNITY RELIEF FUND
Governments, nonprofits, and businesses from across the Brazos Valley are partnering to launch a relief fund for those that face economic uncertainty due to COVID-19.
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is being led by United Way of the Brazos Valley, the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley, the Cities of Bryan and College Station in partnership with Stylecraft Builders, the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley – Fries Financial Services Fund, Tim and Travis Bryan, First Financial Bank, and others who have already contributed over $80,000 to the relief effort.
The goal is to provide funds for measures such as food, rent and utility relief for residents, along with small business relief, as communities continue to follow social distancing and isolation measures to curb the spread of the virus.
Small businesses will be able to apply for payroll assistance programs with these funds to help keep workers employed. Grant funding will also be available for community nonprofits that provide services for residents and others needing food, rent and utility assistance.
The grant funding is designed to help existing nonprofits and small businesses; therefore, individuals are not eligible for this fund. They are eligible for benefits from the programs offered by grant fund recipients and other programs already in place.
Applications for the first funding cycle will open on Wednesday, March 25th at 5 p.m., and will close Friday, March 27th at noon. Applications will continue to be accepted until all funds have been distributed.
To learn more about the effort, to fill out an application, or to donate to the relief fund, go online to uwbv.org/covid19.