Bush Clinton Katrina Fund

Bush Clinton Katrina Fund at Work in the Gulf Coast Bush Clinton Katrina Fund (BCKF) grantees are working throughout the Gulf Coast improving the lives of those harmed by Hurricane Katrina. The grantees are rebuilding schools and libraries, rehabilitating housing, building new houses, helping people get back to work, providing mental and medical health services, educating youth and helping ensure that the region’s rich culture and heritage remain distinguishing characteristics of the Gulf region. With the support of thousands of Americans, hundreds of companies, and donors the world over, more than $130 million has been raised as of July 31, 2007. BCKF is proud of the fact that 100% of all contributions received are being used for grant-making. As Presidents George H.W. Bush and William J. Clinton announced when creating the Fund, contributions are being used to:
provide assistance to institutions of higher education ($30 million);
to help the states of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana to rebuild and recover ($40 million);
to support interfaith houses of worship ($25 million ); and
to support other health, housing, education, and community needs ($35 million.)