Below are answers to some of our frequently asked questions about our Disaster Relief Funding grantmaking process.
There is no deadline. Applications for the Disaster Relief Funding are accepted and reviewed on an on-going basis.
Yes, funding is available to qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Bexar and the seven contiguous counties (Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina and Wilson).
Yes, typing the name of the head of organization and board chair/president on the last page of the application acts as a signature and acknowledges that both have reviewed the application and all required attachments. Head of organization and board chair are expected to be able to answer questions about the application.
If you do not receive an automated response after submitting, please contact Gavin Nichols at gnichols@saafdn.org or 210.242.4720.
No.
The board and staff of the Area Foundation serve as stewards of our donors’ funds and, therefore, must have confidence that the investments we make in organizations are sound. The financial statements and budget (part of the application form) are reviewed to determine the financial stability of each organization.
Applications are reviewed by San Antonio Area Foundation staff and a review committee of the Santikos Foundation Board of Trustees.
Approval or denial notification will be sent to grant application within six business days after receipt of the application. Checks and contracts will be mailed as soon as processed after the decision to award is made.
Yes. Applying for the Disaster Relief Funding grant does not exclude you from applying for any of the Area Foundation’s grant processes. For more information about the Area Foundation grant processes, see: San Antonio Area Foundation Grants.
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