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KW Cares provides assistance to Keller Williams associates and their dependent family members when they are suffering financial hardship due to sudden emergencies.
At KW, we’re one family.
And family takes care of each other. As an associate, you and your dependent family members are eligible to apply for grants from KW Cares when facing financial hardship due to a sudden emergency, such as accidents, house fires, medical emergencies, funeral and burial expenses, and natural disaster relief.
All the information and resources you need can be found here.
Grants Eligibility Requirements
Active Keller Williams agents and staff (Associates) or Keller Williams Realty International employees (Employees) and their dependent family members qualify for catastrophic hardship, emergency, and emergency disaster grants.
Please note, KW Cares is unable to give grants for:
All Associates or Employees must have been active with KW for the past six consecutive months, verified through Command. This waiting period is waived during natural disasters.
Qualified individuals listed above who are faced with financial hardship due to unexpected major emergencies are eligible to apply for KW Cares grants.
For catastrophic hardship grants, applicants must have $60,000 or less in their combined checking and savings accounts and less than $500,000 in non-retirement investment accounts to qualify. For emergency grants and emergency disaster grants, applicants must have $40,000 or less in their combined checking and savings accounts and less than $500,000 in non-retirement investment accounts to qualify.
Please note, KW Cares is unable to give grants for:
- Residential or nonresidential substance abuse facilities or treatment
- Unconventional treatment for cancer or other serious illnesses
- Legal issues such as divorces, child custody issues, adoptions, etc.
- Debt relief, compensation for lost wages, or to bridge gaps in income unrelated to a specific emergency
All Associates or Employees must have been active with KW for the past six consecutive months, verified through Command. This waiting period is waived during natural disasters.
Qualified individuals listed above who are faced with financial hardship due to unexpected major emergencies are eligible to apply for KW Cares grants.
For catastrophic hardship grants, applicants must have $60,000 or less in their combined checking and savings accounts and less than $500,000 in non-retirement investment accounts to qualify. For emergency grants and emergency disaster grants, applicants must have $40,000 or less in their combined checking and savings accounts and less than $500,000 in non-retirement investment accounts to qualify.
Grants Programs
KW Cares grants fall into three program categories: catastrophic hardship, emergency, and emergency disaster grants. Each grant type has differing parameters around application and acceptance.
Catastrophic Hardship Grants
Catastrophic hardship grants focus on events such as a medical illness, an injury related to a motor vehicle accident, or major repairs due to a housing disaster.
Emergency Grants
Emergency grants are available for critical needs following a primary residence emergency, death of a qualified family member, or relocation assistance for victims of domestic violence.
Emergency Disaster Grants
During large scale natural disasters, KW Cares provides emergency disaster grants to individuals affected by the disaster to help assist with emergency lodging, food, transportation and other basic needs.