FEMA’s HUB OF PHILANTHROPIC ENGAGEMENT PUERTO RICO Charlotte Hyams Porter Director

FEMA’s Hub of Philanthropic Engagement supports the local, stateside and international donor community and the local non-profit service providers.

Our Goals To increase financial support that is well matched to strategic recovery needs To foment a more robust Nonprofit sector essential to resiliency To strengthen institutional capacity to grow philanthropic contributions

Our mission is to match donor and service provider communities to build a stronger, more resilient Puerto Rico. WHAT WE DO Help identify and process resource requests from FEMA Sectors and Nonprofits Tailor resource and opportunities identification data opportunity packages Provide publicly available information about federal and philanthropic funding opportunities Communicate to the larger philanthropy world Puerto Rico’s big picture recovery needs Help align private sector corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions to PR recovery WHAT WE DON’T DO Complete funding applications on behalf of the applicants/grantees Influence or participate in a funder decision; approve, disburse or manage funds Endorse, give preferential treatment, or recommend grantees to foundations Offer specific guidance to a foundation about the needs of grantees Make direct connections between NPO and funders

Our Organizational Structure Our team provides an array of tailored solutions through a collaborative approach.    SERVICE PROVIDERS UNIT Works with nonprofits and other service organizations to support the identification of priorities, unmet needs, challenges, and strategies. RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION UNIT Researches funding, technical assistance, capacity building, and other key community unmet needs; and pairs them with appropriate and accessible resources PHILANTHROPIC ALLIANCES UNIT Supports and facilitates donor efforts for targeted investment in Puerto Rico's recovery by strengthening dialogue and collaboration among elements on the island, the U.S. mainland and globally.  

Governor’s Recovery Plan

Philanthropy’s Role in Puerto Rico’s Recovery Philanthropy can contribute to Puerto Rico’s long-term recovery Philanthropic resources can help close the gap between federal funding and the needs identified in the Governor’s Recovery Plan Sector-based approach to long term recovery provides opportunities for philanthropic organizations to take part in solutions based teams

NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AGRICULTURE/ MANGROVE/ WILDLIFE Ongoing Opportunities ENERGY HOUSING NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AGRICULTURE/ MANGROVE/ WILDLIFE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Healthy homes: Mold removal, asbestos remediation, and lead removal ADA compliance for the elderly and those with access and functional needs Dune restoration Road and coastal erosion Cultural sites restoration Direct agricultural investment Local food production, processing and distribution Workforce development initiatives/training Apprenticeships, innovation economy, business incubators Economic Zones and Development Districts 100% solar or micro-grids for mountain and island communities Power-independent hospitals and schools Installation of green-incinerators for energy production and waste-management

Corporate Social Responsibility Alignment FUNDING Open announcement Opportunity identification request Partial or total fund contributions IN-KIND Volunteer hours Products and equipment Services TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 501C3 certification Grant writing Technical training

New Horizons for Puerto Rico Era of innovation All of Puerto Rico is now an Opportunity Zone - New tax incentives Develop local capacity through partnerships between intermediary organizations and local Nonprofits and philanthropies

or visit https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4339/philanthropy-puerto-rico To learn more about FEMA’s Hub of Philanthropic Engagement, email Philanthropy-PR@fema.dhs.gov or visit https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4339/philanthropy-puerto-rico For more information on Puerto Rico’s recovery please access www.fema.gov/disaster/4339