DONATE, FIND HELP, VOLUNTEER
The purpose of the Siouxland Recovery Fund is to provide financial resources to help meet short, intermediate and long term needs for recovery in the Siouxland area when a major disaster strikes.
On May 21, 2026, the fund was activated to support the recovery efforts from tornado and severe wind damage in the Siouxland region that occurred on May 17, 2026.
Woodbury County, IA, Plymouth County, IA and Dakota County, NE will be the primary areas served.
TO DONATE
- CLICK HERE AND SELECT SIOUXLAND RECOVERY FUND IN THE UNITED WAY OPTIONS BOX
- Mail your donation to the Siouxland Recovery Fund c/o United Way of Siouxland at 701 Steuben St. Sioux City, IA 51101
- Contributions can also be made at any Security National Bank drop box or overnight deposit location
Frequently Asked Questions about the Siouxland Recovery Fund can be found here.
CLICK HERE TO FIND HELP
Local organizations leading the Siouxland Recovery Fund are:
American Red Cross, COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster), Dakota County Emergency Management, North Sioux City Fire Dept., Salvation Army, Sioux City Fire Department, Siouxland Community Foundation, South Sioux City Fire Department, United Way of Siouxland (fiscal agent), Woodbury County Emergency Management
For more information or questions about the Recovery Fund, email info@unitedwaysiouxland.com or call 712-255-3551.
Grant-Making Requirements & Application for Nonprofit Organizations
- The grant requirements for nonprofit/service organizations can be found here.
- A sample version of the Siouxland Recovery Fund grant application can be found here.
- The grant application for nonprofit/service organizations to apply for support from the Siouxland Recovery Fund can be found here.
(Please make sure the organization/project meets grant requirements prior to applying - see above) - The template for the project budget to be attached to the application can be found here.
(This document will be needed in the portion of the application titled 'Project Budget') - If awarded, grant recipients must complete a grant report within 30 days of receipt of the grant, or prior to requesting additional support (whichever comes first). The report can be found here.
For hours and locations, please call the city halls of those areas affected.