Emergency Assistance Grant

Program Definitions

 

Purpose:

The RCOAD Emergency Assistance Grant (EAG) program is designed to provide immediate, short-term assistance to Rowlett residents who need immediate relocation due to an unforeseen calamity which renders their primary residence uninhabitable.

 

Eligibility:

Rowlett residents who have proof of residency (such as one of below):

  • Driver’s license with an address within the City of Rowlett boundaries
  • Lease or mortgage document for a dwelling within the City of Rowlett boundaries
  • City of Rowlett utility bill or other utility bill in their name with the address of the affected property
  • DCAD or RCAD entry

 

Criteria:

 

What is covered:

Personal emergencies that require immediate relocation due to an unforeseen calamity which renders their primary residence uninhabitable.

What is not covered:

  1. Relocations resulting from:
  • local, state or nation-wide declared disaster or emergency
  • acts of war, terrorism, protest, riots, or law enforcement action
  • eviction or other legal removal from premises, or landlord-tenant issues
  1. Immediate relocation expenses that are covered by insurance or another source of funding that would create a duplication of benefits.
  2. Claims that are reported more than 24 hours after the personal emergency.

 

What the EAG provides:

  • Phase I: Up to two nights temporary lodging at a local hotel. The RCOAD reserves the right to select an appropriate facility.  Phase I benefits will be available as soon as possible once approved.
  • Phase II: $100 per person up to a maximum of $500 per family for food and clothing. Phase II benefits, once approved, will be available usually the next day or within 24 hours after the incident.
  • Referrals to other resources for food, clothing and other assistance where applicable.

 

How to apply for funds:

EAG applications are submitted for consideration to the RCOAD Chair or their designee by Rowlett Office of Emergency Management, Rowlett Fire or Police Departments, or by RCOAD committee members.