Emergency Disaster Grants are available to current KW Family members for immediate, critical needs following a large-scale natural disaster, such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes or wildfires. These grants are needs-based and include assistance with evacuation expenses, shelter, food, transportation and other critical needs following a natural disaster.
Emergency Disaster Grants are available to current KW Family members for immediate, critical needs following a large-scale natural disaster, such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes or wildfires. These grants are needs-based and include assistance with evacuation expenses, shelter, food, transportation and other critical needs following a natural disaster.
To qualify for a grant, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria, have a qualifying event, a qualifying expense and demonstrate a financial need exists. KW associates (agents, staff) and KWRI staff must have LESS than $40,000 in checking and savings combined. Applicants are eligible for an emergency grant up to 30 days following a large-scale disaster. Grant applications submitted beyond 30 days will be declined.
Emergency disaster grants are not intended to assist with loss of income or home repairs/insurance deductibles.
Once you are confident you qualify for a KW Cares grant, see the steps below to proceed with this process:
Cares staff will verify the need with your leadership, so please do not move forward without completing this step.
KW Cares case manager will contact you via phone to conduct a brief intake interview.
You will need to create an account and add your banking information. USE THE SAME EMAIL AND ADDRESS USED IN YOUR GRANT APPLICATION.
KW Cares is actively responding to KW Family members impacted by the Greater LA Wildfires. The situation is rapidly developing. You can give here:
