500+ churches, nonprofits unite to request FEMA resources
December 31, 2018
A recently formed coalition of more than 500 churches is looking to get technical advice to maximize the reconstruction and recovery resources offered by FEMA Section 428.
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FEMA approves $20.6M in additional funds for P.R.
December 18, 2018
The funds are from the Public Assistance Program and are intended for government agencies and municipalities.
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FEMA, COR3 announce $285M in federal grants to P.R.
November 20, 2018
These awards bring to $4.3 billion the amount of funds obligated under FEMA’s Public Assistance program.
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Medtronic Foundation pledges additional $250K to P.R.’s recovery
October 16, 2018
In the year since Hurricane María struck Puerto Rico, Medtronic and the Medtronic Foundation have provided more than $7 million in financial support.
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Gwendolyn & Joseph Straus Charitable Fund distributes $1.5M in P.R.
September 25, 2018
The distribution was done with help from CareOne, a family-owned healthcare company with more than 55 senior living centers across six states.
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Central Recovery and Reconstruction Office OKs $55.6M in federal refunds
September 24, 2018
The FEMA Public Assistance program provides financial assistance to state and municipal governments and certain types of private nonprofit organizations.
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Unidos por Puerto Rico distributes nearly $38M for relief, recovery initiatives
September 20, 2018
Unidos por Puerto Rico has awarded $37.9 million in funds to 193 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to support relief and recovery efforts for hurricanes Irma and María, the entity announced.
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U.S. lawmaker fights to extend SBA loans for María, Irma, Harvey survivors
September 19, 2018
Velázquez has introduced the “Access to Sufficient Capital for Everyone in Natural Disaster Areas Act of 2018,” (ASCEND Act) a bill that would extend SBA disaster loan applications for an additional year.
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FEMA’s ‘Hub of Philanthropic Engagement’ seeks to raise $200M for P.R.’s recovery
September 17, 2018
Recovery from disasters on the scale of hurricanes Irma and María requires resources that exceed government capabilities.
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FEMA grants $79M to support code enforcement in P.R.
September 14, 2018
Puerto Rico is updating its building code and will use a $79 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to improve enforcement, the agency stated.
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FEMA awards $412M+ in additional federal grants for P.R.
September 13, 2018
The funds cover expenses for emergency protective measures, debris removal and for the Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power Pilot Program.
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Acrow Bridge provides 14 bridges for post-María reconstruction work in P.R.
August 28, 2018
New Jersey-based Acrow Bridge, a bridge engineering and supply company, announced it is assembling the last two of 14 bridges ordered as part of the reconstruction of Puerto Rico’s transportation infrastructure in the wake of Hurricane María in September 2017.
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Red Cross unveils $20M plan to install micro solar networks in 100 schools
August 27, 2018
As part of long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane María, the American Red Cross announced it plans to install micro solar networks in about 100 schools in Puerto Rico, which in turn serve as a shelters in times of emergencies.
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Minority Chamber’s summit to host 2nd P.R. Reconstruction Summit
August 3, 2018
The U.S Minority Chamber of Commerce announced open registration for its national conference, the 2nd Puerto Rico Reconstruction Summit 2018, "Planning Today for Rebuilding Tomorrow."
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Helmsley Charitable Trust grants $1.3M to support P.R.’s underserved healthcare centers
August 3, 2018
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust announced $1.3 million in new funding to The Solar Foundation and Direct Relief to ensure continuous access to healthcare for communities in Puerto Rico devastated by Hurricane María.
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