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Earthquake in Haiti: Leading U.S. Foundations Respond to the Crisis

Headlines From
Philanthropy News Digest

• Donor Nations Criticized for Slow Response to Haiti Earthquake
  7/22/10
• Red Cross Announces New, Expanded Haiti Relief Programs
  7/13/10
• Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative, Slim Foundation Launch $20 Million Fund to Support Haitian SMEs
  6/18/10
• Gates Foundation, USAID Announce Fund to Incentivize Mobile Money Services in Haiti
  6/10/10
• Citi Pledges $1 Million to Microfinance Institutions in Haiti
  5/07/10
• American Red Cross Under Fire for 'Anemic' Response to Haiti Earthquake
  4/29/10

Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross

Funding Disaster Relief:
Best Practices, Lessons Learned

After the Earthquake: A Bulletin for Child Welfare Organizations Assisting Haitian Families in the United States July 2010 Provides an overview of the January 2010 earthquake's impact on Haitians in the United States, procedures for Temporary Protective Status and other programs, international guidelines for assisting children and families, and additional resources.

Moving to Higher Ground: Potential Roles for Philanthropy in Helping Washington's Communities Cope With Disasters June 2009 Explores how philanthropies can help communities prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impact of disasters. Suggests community-wide action, making the most of assets, a culture of inclusion, and stewarding natural and built environments.

Grants to Individuals: Investing in People and Their Communities May 2008 Profiles five grants-to-individuals programs and the rationales behind them. Provides guidelines for designing a program, including choosing a funding mechanism; selecting grantees; and evaluating impact. Includes legal details and resources.

Best Practices in Disaster Grantmaking: Lessons From the Gulf Coast April 2008 Summarizes NYRAG members' response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, highlights innovative grantmaking, and outlines best practices, practices to avoid, and strategies for promoting the recovery, transformation, and revitalization of the Gulf Coast.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I locate charities that provide disaster relief?
• Where can I find information on disaster grantmaking?
• Where can I learn more about disaster planning for my nonprofit?
• How can I find information on a particular (non-grantmaking) charity?
• What do I do if a suspect a charity is a fraud?
• How can I recognize and avoid grant and scholarship scams?

Grants for Haiti Earthquake Relief and Recovery

Interactive Grants List

New Grants Awarded

Before the Quake:
What Grantmakers Were Doing in Haiti