Harris County established the Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide much-needed relief to Harris County residents most impacted by the global pandemic.
The Public Application is now closed. If you are in need of assistance, we encourage you to visit our Resources page.
For the latest updates on the fund, visit our Updates & Media and Data Dashboard pages. The data dashboard is updated weekly and provides data on the number of households served and an interactive map displaying the impact by zip code and census tract, among other key data points.
The $30 million fund, which is administered by Greater Houston Community Foundation, aims to strategically serve a large number of the most vulnerable people, in particular county residents who may not be eligible for other COVID-related funding and/or who cannot afford to wait for assistance.
The Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund will distribute funds in two ways to help ensure equitable distribution.
The Fund will partner with trusted, high performing community-based organizations that are already actively supporting the community and have deep relationships and understanding of families with emergency needs.
Phase 1 funds were disbursed on June 12, 2020.
The Fund invited all eligible low-income Harris County residents to complete an application online or over the phone. Eligible individuals were matched with a community-based organization to understand their needs, verify eligibility, and provide assistance.
The Public Application was open on June 23 and 24, 2020, and is now closed. If you are in need of assistance, we encourage you to visit our Resources page.