Disaster Grant Application - TVMA Individuals

Disaster Relief Grants for Veterinary Professionals

TVMA Members
PURPOSE

To provide disaster relief assistance to individuals and entities within the veterinary community in Texas who have experienced a natural disaster and are in need of basic necessities.

AWARD

Up to $2,000* may be awarded per grantee to help cover out-of-pocket expenses related to immediate, essential needs following a natural disaster.

*Requests exceeding $2,000 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must demonstrate a clear and urgent need for additional support.

CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible, individuals must work in the veterinary field in Texas at a veterinary practice where at least one TVMA member is employed and demonstrate a significant loss or disruption due to the disaster, along with an immediate need for basic necessities.

Relief may be provided to individuals in the veterinary field in Texas, including licensed veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians or staff member at a veterinary practice.

A disaster includes but is not limited to flooding, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, or wildfires occurring in areas officially declared a disaster by the Governor of the State of Texas.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE

Must have incurred emergency expenses for necessities as a result of the disaster and assistance may include:
- Temporary shelter or housing assistance
- Food, water, and other essentials
- Clothing and basic hygiene supplies
- Medication or medical supplies
- Emergency transportation
- Financial support for temporary shelter
APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants can request up to $2,000 in grant funds. Checks will be payable to the person/entity named in your application.

Note that TVMF must be given permission to use the funded project for future
recruitment of funds and receive acknowledgement for funding.

DEADLINE

Applications must be received no later than nine (9) months following the disaster.

APPLICATION REVIEW

The TVMF Grants Committee will review all applications. The applicant must be reachable during the review process in the event of additional questions.

GRANT AWARDS

Notification of grant awards are made directly by the TVMF COO and/or appointed designee within five business days (Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays) of receiving the application.

QUESTIONS

Contact Leah Ann Tibbitts, COO, at 512-452-4224 or Ltibbitts@tvma.org.

Disaster Relief Grants for Veterinary Professionals

TVMA Members
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Name of Veterinary Practice (Employer)
Employer Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What is your role at your employer?

Licensed VeterinarianLicensed Veterinary TechnicianVeterinary Support StaffOther
Are you a member of the Texas Veterianry Medical Association?

YesNo, but my employer is a member
If you are not a TVMA member but your employer is, please provide the name of the TVMA member (If you are the TVMA member, enter N/A):

Disaster Relief Grants for Veterinary Professionals

TVMA Members
Please provide a brief narrative explaining your current circumstances and why you are seeking disaster assistance for basic necessities:
Grant Amount Requested (up to $2,000):
Please indicate the amount you are requesting to help cover immediate, essential out-of-pocket expenses resulting from a natural disaster. Requests over $2,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must include justification for the additional need.
Please upload any additional supporting documentation here (photos, receipts, etc)

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Disaster Relief Grants for Veterinary Professionals

Disaster Relief Grants for Veterinary Professionals

Disaster Relief Grants for Veterinary Professionals