TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund opens applications for cattle raisers impacted by wildfires
Donations continue to be accepted to support impacted ranchers and landowners.
FORT WORTH, Texas (March 6, 2024) – Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) today announced cattle raisers impacted by wildfires in the Texas Panhandle and Western Oklahoma can apply for financial aid through the TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund.
The TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting ranchers and landowners impacted by natural disasters, will distribute financial assistance to reduce the financial burdens incurred by cattle raisers from recent wildfire damages that were not covered through insurance or other means of aid.
The open application window comes after hundreds of individuals and companies donated generous gifts in response to the second largest wildfire event in the United States. Donations continue to be accepted to benefit ranchers and landowners impacted by this natural disaster.
Ranchers and landowners from disaster declared counties impacted by recent wildfires are eligible to apply in the open application period. Applicants are not required to be a member of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association to qualify for aid.
To apply for funding, individuals must submit an online application detailing loss or damages because of the fires. Applicants should attach documentation which can include insurance policies and claims, inventory records, photographs and other reports.
To learn more about the TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund, including information on how to donate or apply for funds, visit tscra.org/disaster-relief-fund/.
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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is a 146-year-old trade association and is the largest and oldest livestock organization based in Texas. TSCRA has more than 28,000 individuals and businesses as members that contribute to the production of beef and stewardship of natural resources throughout the Southwest. For more news releases and information, visit tscra.org.
Contact: Jaclyn Roberts Parrish
817-916-1794
