GiveDirectly & Propel are teaming up again to provide no-strings-attached cash transfers to survivors of Hurricane Helene
Local governments in North Carolina located in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene can now apply for grants from the new Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (SmBIZ), a $55 million dollar fund designed to rebuild the damaged infrastructure that small businesses rely on to operate and thrive.
This campaign is made possible thanks to financial support from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Dogwood Health Trust, and WNC Bridge Foundation.
**Eligibility: **
Be 18 years or older Reside in one of these North Carolina counties:
You must download the Propel App and connect your EBT card by June 1st to be eligible. Have not yet received Hurricane Helene funds from GiveDirectly and Propel
Please note: Due to limited funding, not all eligible households will be selected.
GiveDirectly is a nonprofit that lets donors send money directly to people who need it most around the world. Through extensive research, they have found that cash allows individuals to invest in what they need, rather than relying on aid organizations and donors to decide for them. Since 2017, GiveDirectly has delivered emergency cash assistance remotely and in-person to financially vulnerable families in the aftermath of climate emergencies, natural disasters, civil conflict, and COVID-19. Learn more at givedirectly.org.
Propel is a technology company that’s strengthening the social safety net for people who receive government benefits. Over 5 million Americans trust the free, modern Propel app to manage their government benefits, save money, and get updates when their benefits change. Propel has partnered with renowned institutions and organizations like GoFundMe, and GiveDirectly. The company is backed by world-class investors like Andreessen Horowitz, NYCA Partners, Salesforce Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, JPMorganChase, Kevin Durant, and Serena Williams.
How do I know this is legitimate? GiveDirectly brings 10 years of experience delivering cash transfers totaling over $800 million to over 1.6 million people across 15 countries. Our partnership has been featured in:
AP News: Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments GiveDirectly’s fundraising page for Hurricanes Helene and Milton Propel + Give Directly Pandemic Response Project 100 Marketplace: Startup helps feed bank accounts of food stamp recipients Forbes: Fintech Apps Offer Financial First Aid For Hardest-Hit Consumers FastCompany: GiveDirectly will start giving away $1,000 to people most affected by the coronavirus shutdown
How can I apply? Eligible households will be notified via the Propel app when funds are available. You must download the Propel app to apply.
There is no way to apply to this program outside of the app. We will not contact eligible families any other way. Please be aware of online, phone, and text scams claiming otherwise. Ignore any social media posts claiming to distribute these funds.
You must download the Propel App and connect your EBT card by June 1st to be eligible.
Please note: We have a limited number of spots in this program, and not all eligible households will be selected. Downloading the app and signing up does not guarantee enrollment.
Why cash assistance? We recognize that individuals and families are best equipped to determine their own needs. Rather providing specific supplies, this campaign offers direct cash payments, allowing each household to decide how to use the funds for rent, food, repairs, or other recovery needs following Hurricane Helene.
