The Perry County Community Foundation has launched the 2025 Perry County Ice Storm Relief Grant to address the severe impact of the January 5, 2025, ice storm that caused widespread damage in Perry County. This emergency grant round aims to assist with the anticipated high cleanup costs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed weekly on Tuesdays. Grants will be awarded as funds are available, and the program will conclude no later than May 1, 2025, at 11:45 PM or earlier if all funds are allocated.

Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and other IRS-approved entities such as government agencies, school districts, and churches serving Perry County. Applicants can request between $1,000 and $5,000 for emergency relief efforts. Organizations may reapply for additional funding if needed.

The grant committee of the Perry County Community Foundation will review applications and make funding decisions. The foundation’s commitment to equity ensures that no discrimination occurs in the awarding or use of grant funds based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Applicants are required to affirm compliance with these nondiscrimination principles in their employment and service policies.

Interested applicants should submit their proposals promptly, as funding is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are managed through a system that includes a character count for all responses, encompassing letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation.

For program-related inquiries, contact Abby Petzoldt at 573-513-2470. For technical assistance or questions about the application process, reach out to Latesa Carter at 417-864-6199. This grant initiative underscores the foundation’s dedication to supporting Perry County through effective grantmaking and responsive community leadership in times of need.