Update, June 1, 2020 from United Way of the Brazos Valley and Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley:
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is pleased to announce the grant recipients for Phase III Round II of funding.
During this round of funding, the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is granting $143,150 to 22 Brazos Valley small businesses to assist with payroll or rent.
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund has raised over $1,208,352 through local businesses and philanthropic donors. The City of Bryan has also donated a $500,000 match for organizations operating in Bryan city limits.
As of June 1, the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund has granted a total of $1,181,228 to 12 nonprofits and 114 small businesses impacted by COVID-19 response and containment efforts.
For a full list of grant recipients, visit uwbv.org/covid19.
The review committee is pleased to have been able to reach so many nonprofits and small businesses.
While the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund will continue to accept donations, the remaining funds and any future funds raised will be distributed to Brazos Valley nonprofits serving residents impacted by COVID-19.
Phase III Round II small business grant recipients of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund include:
• Ambrose Furniture Works
• BCS Urban Air
• Benjamin Knox Gallery
• Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
• Brenham Children’s Chorus
• Code Ninjas College Station
• Epicures
• Future Hope Counseling
• Hullabaloos Bounce House Rentals
• JJ’s Snowcones
• Kesco Supply, Inc.
• Key of E Locksmithing and Security
• Lightsey Physical Therapy
• Luigi’s Patio Ristorante
• Mad Taco
• Petal Patch Florist
• Priority Towing & Recovery, LLC.
• Specialties Photography, Inc.
• SuperSlow Zone
• Teams of Tomorrow
• Texas Senior Advocates
• One business did not consent to being publicly recognized
This grant funding is designed to help existing nonprofit organizations and small businesses.
Individuals needing assistance as a result of COVID-19 response efforts can contact 2-1-1 Texas, by dialing 2-1-1 or by visiting 211texas.org, to receive referrals to nonprofit organizations who have received a grant from the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.
The goal of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is to provide funds to nonprofits for assistance measures such as food, rent and utility relief for residents along with small business relief as the community follows social distancing and isolation measures to curb the spread of the illness within the community.
Small businesses could apply for payroll assistance programs with these funds to help keep workers employed.
Anyone can donate to the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund by texting BVCOVID19 to 41444 or by donating online at uwbv.org/covid19.
For more information, visit uwbv.org/covid19.
Update, May 12, 2020
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Relief Fund has granted a total of $1,038,078 to 92 small businesses and 12 nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 response and containment efforts.
33 small businesses and seven nonprofits received $307,048 for Phase III Round I of funding.
The fund has raised over $1,125,549 through donations. The review committee will continue to review applications and make additional funding decisions until all raised funds have been dispersed.
For more information, visit uwbv.org/covid19.
From United Way of the Brazos Valley and the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley:
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund has granted a total of $1,038,078 to 12 nonprofits and 92 small businesses in the Brazos Valley impacted by COVID-19 response and containment efforts. Of the funds awarded thus far, $429,660 are from the City of Bryan’s match.
The goal of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is to provide funds to nonprofits for assistance measures such as food, rent and utility relief for residents along with small business relief as the community follows social distancing and isolation measures to curb the spread of the illness within the community. Small businesses could apply for payroll assistance programs with these funds to help keep workers employed.
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund has raised over $1,125,549 through local businesses and philanthropic donors. The City of Bryan has matched these funds 1:1 up to $500,000 for organizations operating in Bryan city limits. There are several ways residents can support the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.
Texas A&M Athletics along with head football coach Jimbo Fisher and head men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams are joining hands with the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund via the auction of a donated vehicle. The prize is a red obsession tintcoat 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon that was generously donated by an anonymous donor The auction will begin on Friday, May 8 at 1 p.m., and extend until Friday May 15 at 8 p.m.
Fisher and Williams will sign the engine cover of the car for the winner of the vehicle at the conclusion of the sale. Texas A&M fans, collectors or people simply interested in supporting a worthy cause can access the auction page at https://bit.ly/ReliefAuction.
Direct donations to the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund can be made by texting BVCOVID19 to 41444 or by donating online at uwbv.org/covid19.
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is also pleased to announce the grant recipients for Phase III Round I of funding. During this round of funding, the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is granting $307,048 to seven nonprofits for programs to help Brazos Valley residents and 33 small businesses to assist with payroll or rent. For a full list of grant recipients, visit uwbv.org/covid19.
Phase III Round I nonprofit grant recipients of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund include:
- Brazos Valley Cares, Inc.
- Brazos Valley Food Bank, Inc.
- Bridge Ministry of Burton, Texas
- Catholic Charities of Central Texas
- Faith Mission and Help Center, Inc.
- The REACH Project
- The Salvation Army of Bryan/College Station
Phase III Round I small business grant recipients of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund include:
- Advance Therapy
- Ben’s Barbershop
- Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.
- Brazos Cedar Works
- Brazos Glassworks
- Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network
- Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center
- C&J Barbecue
- Cake Junkie
- Casiano Electric, LLC
- Catalena Hatters
- Comfort Inn & Suites
- Doggett Auto Parts
- Down Syndrome Association of the Brazos Valley
- Edythe’s Crown of Glory Hair Salon
- Flying Penguin Ice
- Genesis Yoga
- Guggenheim Acupuncture
- Harvest Coffee Downtown, LLC
- Infinity Sports & Entertainment
- Jazzy’s Hair Studio
- Laura’s Custom Framing
- Mel’s Place, LLC
- Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant
- Must Be Heaven
- Mutual Medical, Inc.
- Oishi Sushi Asian Fusion
- Purple Turtle Art Studio
- Sevcik’s Service Center
- Texas Precast Fence LLC
- Zands Persian Kebabs LLC
- Two businesses did not consent to being publicly recognized
The review committee will continue to review applications and make additional funding decisions until all raised funds have been dispersed. Grant recipients are being contacted via email with further instructions on claiming their grant funds.
This grant funding is designed to help existing nonprofit organizations and small businesses, therefore individuals are not eligible to receive monies from this fund. Individuals can contact 2-1-1 Texas, by dialing 2-1-1 or by visiting 211texas.org, to receive referrals to nonprofit organizations receiving a grant from the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.
For more information, visit uwbv.org/covid19.
Update, May 1, 2020
14 more Brazos Valley small businesses and one non profit agency have received money from the Brazos Valley coronavirus relief fund have closed applications of distributions to small businesses and non profit agencies.
That brings the current totals to 59 small businesses and 11 non profits receiving a combined total of $731,030 dollars. Donations have exceeded $878,000 dollars.
The next round of grant announcements from the final round of applications is expected in the next two weeks.
From United Way of the Brazos Valley and the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley:
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is pleased to announce the grant recipients for Phase II Round II of funding. During this round of funding, the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is granting $137,050 to one nonprofit for programs to help Brazos Valley residents and 14 small businesses to assist with payroll or rent.
The final application phase closed on Apr. 30. The review committee will continue to review applications and make additional funding decisions until all raised funds have been dispersed.
The next announcement of grant recipients is expected within the next two weeks. Grant recipients are being contacted via email with further instructions on claiming their grant funds.
Phase II Round II nonprofit grant recipients of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund include:
• Son Shine Outreach Center, Madisonville, TX
Phase II Round II small business grant recipients of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund include:
• Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach
• Aggieland Automotive
• Aggieland Dirt Works
• Ami Beauty Studio
• Arents Family Dentistry
• Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity
• Elements Massage
• HK Salon
• La Voz Hispana
• Precision Eye Care
• Prodigy Learning Center
• The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley
• Twinz Co. Marketing
• West Plumbing Services
As of May 1, the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund has granted a total of $731,030 to 11 nonprofits and 59 small businesses impacted by COVID-19 response and containment efforts. Of the funds awarded thus far, $247,030 are from the City of Bryan’s match. For a full list of grant recipients, visit uwbv.org/covid19.
This grant funding is designed to help existing nonprofit organizations and small businesses, therefore individuals are not eligible to receive monies from this fund. Individuals can contact 2-1-1 Texas, by dialing 2-1-1 or by visiting 211texas.org, to receive referrals to nonprofit organizations receiving a grant from the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.
The goal of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is to provide funds to nonprofits for assistance measures such as food, rent and utility relief for residents along with small business relief as the community follows social distancing and isolation measures to curb the spread of the illness within the community. Small businesses could apply for payroll assistance programs with these funds to help keep workers employed.
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund has raised over $878,083 through local businesses and philanthropic donors. The City of Bryan will match these funds 1:1 up to $500,000 for organizations operating in Bryan city limits.
Anyone can donate to the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund by texting BVCOVID19 to 41444 or by donating online at uwbv.org/covid19.
For more information, visit uwbv.org/covid19.
Update, April 17, 2020
United Way of the Brazos Valley and the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley have announced the grant recipients for Phase II Round I of funding.
Grants totaling $161,280 have been awarded to two non-profits and 14 small businesses.
As of Friday morning, $593,980 has been awarded to ten non-profits and 45 small businesses impacted by the coronavirus.
More information about donating and applying is online at uwbv.org/covid19.
From the United Way of the Brazos Valley:
BRYAN, TX (Apr. 17) – The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is pleased to announce the grant recipients for Phase II Round I of funding. During this round of funding, the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is granting $161,280 to two nonprofits for programs to help Brazos Valley residents and 14 small businesses to assist with payroll or rent.
The review committee will continue to review applications from Phases I and II. More information about upcoming grant cycles and or funding periods will be posted on uwbv.org/covid19 on Apr. 25. Grant recipients are being contacted via email with further instructions on claiming their grant funds.
Phase II Round I nonprofit grant recipients of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund include:
• Family Promise of Bryan-College Station
• Twin City Mission
Phase II Round I small business grant recipients of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund include:
• All the King’s Men
• BCS Air Solutions, LLC
• Bella Capelli
• Brazos Natural Foods
• Bryan Fat Burger
• Caring Transitions
• Evolve Impact Group, LLC
• Frittella Italian Café
• Health for All, Inc.
• Hull’s Texas Legends Steakhouse
• Pickups Plus
• Southwest Homes
• The Strand Hair Shoppe
• University Tire & Service
As of Apr. 17, the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund has granted a total of $539,980 to 10 nonprofits and 45 small businesses impacted by COVID-19 response and containment efforts. Of the funds awarded thus far, $211,350 are from the City of Bryan’s match. For a full list of grant recipients, visit uwbv.org/covid19.
This grant funding is designed to help existing nonprofit organizations and small businesses, therefore individuals are not eligible to receive monies from this fund. Individuals can contact 2-1-1 Texas, by dialing 2-1-1 or by visiting 211texas.org, to receive referrals to nonprofit organizations receiving a grant from the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.
The goal of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is to provide funds to nonprofits for assistance measures such as food, rent and utility relief for residents along with small business relief as the community follows social distancing and isolation measures to curb the spread of the illness within the community. Small businesses could apply for payroll assistance programs with these funds to help keep workers employed.
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund has raised over $425,350 through local businesses and philanthropic donors. The City of Bryan will match these funds 1:1 up to $500,000 for organizations operating in Bryan city limits.
Anyone can donate to the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund by texting BVCOVID19 to 41444 or by donating online at uwbv.org/covid19.
For more information, visit uwbv.org/covid19.
Update, April 10, 2020
United Way of the Brazos Valley and the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley have announced the grant recipients for Phase I Round II of funding.
Grants totaling $222,400 have been awarded to four non-profits and 17 small businesses.
As of Friday morning, $432,700 has been awarded to eight non-profits and 31 small businesses.
More information about donating and applying is online at uwbv.org/covid19.
From the United Way of the Brazos Valley:
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is pleased to announce the grant recipients for Phase I Round II of funding. During this round of funding, the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is granting $222,400 to four nonprofits for programs to help Brazos Valley residents and 17 small businesses to assist with payroll or rent.
The review committee will continue to review applications from Phases I and II, and will make further grant award announcements late next week. Grant recipients are being contacted via email with further instructions on claiming their grant funds.
Phase I Round II nonprofit grant recipients of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund include:
Boys & Girls Club of the Brazos Valley
Bridge Ministry of Burton Texas
Faith Mission and Help Center, Inc.
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Bryan-College Station
Phase I Round II small business grant recipients of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund include:
4.0 Cuts Barber Salon
7F Lodge and Events
Adult & Teen Challenge
And Sew On
Awards & More
Bird’s Nest Gifts & Antiques
Briarcrest Cleaners
Carney’s Pub
Downtown Uncorked
Global Event Group
Hallmark Cleaners
Kolache Rolf’s Bakery
Longhorn Tavern Steakhouse
Mallet Brothers
Screened Images
Sweet Paris Creperie & Café
Witt’s End
As of Apr. 10, the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund has granted a total of $432,700 to eight nonprofits and 31 small businesses impacted by COVID-19 response and containment efforts. Of the funds awarded thus far, $100,510 are from the City of Bryan’s match. For a full list of grant recipients, visit uwbv.org/covid19.
This grant funding is designed to help existing nonprofit organizations and small businesses, therefore individuals are not eligible to receive monies from this fund. Individuals can contact 2-1-1 Texas, by dialing 2-1-1 or by visiting 211texas.org, to receive referrals to nonprofit organizations receiving a grant from the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.
The goal of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is to provide funds to nonprofits for assistance measures such as food, rent and utility relief for residents along with small business relief as the community follows social distancing and isolation measures to curb the spread of the illness within the community. Small businesses could apply for payroll assistance programs with these funds to help keep workers employed.
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund has raised over $390,000 through local businesses and philanthropic donors. The City of Bryan will match these funds 1:1 up to $500,000 for organizations operating in Bryan city limits.
Anyone can donate to the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief fund by texting BVCOVID19 to 41444 or by donating online at uwbv.org/covid19.
For more information, visit uwbv.org/covid19.
Original post from April 3, 2020:
United Way of the Brazos Valley and the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley have announced the first recipients of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 relief fund.
Grants totaling $210,000 dollars have been awarded to 14 small businesses and four non-profit agencies.
Applications for the second round of funding will be accepted from 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6 through Thursday, Apr. 9 at 12 noon.
As of Friday morning, more than $368,000 has been donated to the relief fund.
More information about donating and applying is online at uwbv.org/covid19.
From United Way of the Brazos Valley and Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley:
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is pleased to begin announcing grant recipients for Phase I of funding. During this initial funding cycle, the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is granting $210,300 to four nonprofits for programs to help Brazos Valley residents and 14 small businesses to assist with payroll or rent.
The review committee will continue to review applications from Phase I and will make further grant award announcements late next week. Grant recipients are being contacted via email with further instructions on claiming their grant funds.
Phase I nonprofit grant recipients of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund include:
Brazos Valley Food Bank
Catholic Charities of Central Texas
REACH Project
The Salvation Army of Bryan/College Station
Phase I small business grant recipients of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund include:
Aggieland Autism Center, LLC
Ashley & Co.
Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center
Museum of the American G.I.
Nam Café
Painting with a Twist BCS
Pride Cleaners
Revival Barbershop, LLC
Salata
Shipwreck Grill
Smitty K’s
The Prenatal Clinic
Urban Table
Village Café
Funding applications for Phase II for this program will be posted at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Apr. 6, and will close on Thursday, Apr. 9 at 12 noon. Application periods and reviews will continue until all funds have been dispersed. Applications for Phase II of the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund will be posted online at uwbv.org/covid19.
This grant funding is designed to help existing nonprofit organizations and small businesses, therefore individuals are not eligible to receive monies from this fund. Those who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 are encouraged to ask their employer to apply for a grant. Individuals can also contact 2-1-1 Texas, by dialing 2-1-1, to receive referrals to nonprofit organizations receiving a grant from the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.
Community nonprofits have partnered with local governments and businesses to launch a relief fund for Brazos Valley residents and businesses that face economic uncertainty as the region continues to follow CDC, state and city guidelines designed to contain the spread of COVID-19.
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund has already raised over $368,000 through local businesses and philanthropic donors. The City of Bryan will match these funds 1:1 up to $500,000 for organizations operating in Bryan city limits.
The goal is to provide funds for measures such as food, rent and utility relief for residents along with small business relief as the community follows social distancing and isolation measures to curb the spread of the illness within the community. Small businesses will be able apply for payroll assistance programs with these funds to help keep workers employed.
Anyone can donate to the Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief fund by texting BVCOVID19 to 41444 or by donating online at uwbv.org/covid19.
For more information, visit uwbv.org/covid19.