Disaster Recovery Resources
If you or a community you are connected to have been affected by a natural disaster, we hope you’ll find the resources described below to be helpful.
UNC Grants to Support NC Disaster Recovery Projects
Over the last few years, hurricanes have caused damage to communities across North Carolina that will be recovering for years to come. CCPS encourages students, staff and faculty to continue exploring ways to assist in these recovery efforts.
CCPS manages a Disaster Relief Fund to support hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to enable public service efforts by UNC-Chapel Hill students, staff and faculty. For the Request for Proposals (RFP), go to the CCPS application portal. Proposals will be considered on a rolling basis.
The Center encourages members of the Carolina community to think creatively about how you can contribute your resources and expertise to assist in disaster recovery. All projects should be conducted with a community partner and address a stated need of the community. The Center encourages projects that have an academic connection.
Students and student organizations must work with a faculty or staff advisor who will be asked to submit a statement of support during the application process. All proposals should be in direct response to the impact of the hurricane. Applicants should notify CCPS that they have submitted an application and will be notified within two to three weeks of submission.
Additional Disaster Relief and Recovery Resources
- NC Emergency Management – FEMA, State guidance documents
- Volunteer NC — Disaster Assistance
- Legal Aid Disaster Relief Handbook
- North Carolina Department of Public Safety
- Environmental Health Resources – The Carolina Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility compiled a list of resources, including moisture and mold cleanup, safe drinking water, child care needs and more.
- National Center for Disaster Preparedness in partnership with Save the Children and Glaxo Smith Kline – a Resilient Children/Resilient Communities toolbox