Lake County Emergency Response Grants
Lake County Emergency Response Grants support nonprofits and public entities providing safety, housing, basic needs, and recovery assistance to help Lake County residents recover from the August 2026 storms.
Funder: Crown Point Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (while funding remains available)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per grant
Summary: Supports nonprofit and public-entity relief, response, and recovery efforts for residents affected by the August 11, 2026 storms in Lake County, Indiana.
Key Information: Requests must not knowingly duplicate assistance available through insurance, FEMA, another funder, or another disaster relief program.
Description
The Crown Point Community Foundation and Legacy Foundation offer Lake County Emergency Response Grants to address urgent and emerging needs following the August 11, 2026 storms in Lake County, Indiana. The program supports eligible nonprofits and public entities helping affected residents remain safe, stabilize damaged housing, meet essential household needs, and access recovery resources.
Funding priorities include immediate safety and access, housing stabilization, basic needs, assistance navigating recovery programs, and coordination among responding organizations. Supported activities range from hazardous tree removal and roof repairs to temporary relocation, food, prescriptions, and help documenting insurance claims. The foundations emphasize timely, direct community benefit and needs not adequately covered by insurance, government assistance, or other resources. Coordination efforts may identify service gaps, track emerging needs, and reduce duplication as recovery continues.
