Fire Department Equipment Grant Programs
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Appalachia Recovery Coalition
Appalachia Recovery Coalition is a network of nonprofits, churches, officials, university faculty supporting disaster recovery. An environmental health initiative of Heart to Heart Foundation (501c3), in collaboration with Rule of Law Committee (501c4)
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Watershed Programs: USDA-NCRS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Watershed Programs
Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants - USDA Rural Development
Appalachia Recovery Coalition has conducted outreach with multiple officials and organizations seeking collaboration to deploy wider assistance for well restoration and new well construction within rural and economically distressed areas, following Hurricane Helene.
Home Repair Loans & Grants - USDA Rural Development
Appalachia Recovery Coalition has provided multiple low-income seniors in single-family homes within rural areas of Appalachia with information supporting applications for grants to restore wells and dig new wells where springs were devastated by Hurricane Helene.
"Helene debris raises wildfire fears" - The Carolina Journal
By Annie Dance, The Carolina Journal, June 2 2026
"After Helene, wildfire risk is increased for Western North Carolina families" - U.S. Forest Service
Dana Hodde, Appalachian Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest
Regional Maps: Counties Hit Hardest by Hurricane Helene (NC, TN, VA, SC)
Woodlands Mission
Supporting clearing of downed trees and natural debris from across the mountains, and processing in repurposing for rebuilding and firewood
Christmas in Appalachia: Propane & Firewood Banks
Christmas is just a few days away, and many local aid groups and churches have already been providing holiday meals, while continuing to offer meals, Christmas meal prep, plus firewood and propane for those in need across Western North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia.
Thanksgiving in Appalachia: Food Banks, Meals, Firewood & Propane
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many local aid groups and churches have already been providing holiday meals, while continuing to offer meals, Thanksgiving turkeys and fixings, plus firewood and propane for those in need across Western North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia.