Special and Urgent Needs
The Special and Urgent Needs Grant provides fast funding for nonprofits facing unexpected emergencies or opportunities that threaten their ability to deliver essential services.
Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round; reviewed monthly)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per request (one application at a time); some sources mention up to $10,000—confirm with program officer.
Summary: Provides rapid response funding to nonprofits for unexpected, unbudgeted emergencies or opportunities threatening service delivery.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Bexar or seven contiguous Texas counties are eligible; routine costs and planned expenses are ineligible.
Description
This grant offers rapid, flexible funding to nonprofit organizations facing unanticipated, critical needs or opportunities that threaten or expand their ability to deliver services. The program is designed for situations where no other funding source is available and the need is both urgent and unbudgeted. Eligible emergencies include facility damage, equipment failure, community crises, or sudden opportunities that require immediate action for mission fulfillment.
