Entergy Hurricane Relief Proposals Being Accepted for Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas
Foundation for the Mid South Announces Entergy Hurricane Relief Fund
Entergy Corporation, which delivers electricity to utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, and the Foundation for the Mid South have created the Entergy Hurricane Relief Fund for victims of hurricanes Gustav and Ike. The fund will be used to help disaster victims recover and restore their lives in the aftermath of the two storms. Entergy Corp. has committed $700,000 to the fund.
The fund will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 each for nonprofit groups serving disaster victims who reside within Entergy's service area. The program will not provide direct grants to individuals.
Eligible organizations must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit or equivalent tax status. Projects funded will include rebuilding efforts such as expenses related to home building or repairs, transportation, education, and starting or rebuilding a business. All funds must be targeted to projects serving communities within Entergy's service area that were affected by Gustav and Ike.
Guidelines and application are available at the Foundation for the Mid South Web site.
Contact:
Link to Complete RFP: http://www.fndmidsouth.org/
Primary Subject: 9/11 Response
For more information Please contact:
Denise Ellis, Grants Manager
Foundation for the Mid South
601.863.0477
[email protected]
