FHLBank San Francisco Launches Disaster Relief Program

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 07, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) has launched a Disaster Relief and Recovery Program in response to the devastating Hawk Fire that ravaged the area near Reno, Nevada. The program aims to provide immediate assistance to communities affected by the wildfire and support their long-term recovery efforts. The FHLBank San Francisco has committed $500,000 to help address the immediate needs of disaster-affected communities.

This commitment includes $400,000 to match donations from FHLBank San Francisco member financial institutions to nonprofit and tribal organizations serving communities affected by the wildfire. Additionally, the FHLBank San Francisco will provide a direct contribution of $100,000 to the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada for Hawk Fire relief and recovery efforts.

The FHLBank San Francisco's Disaster Relief and Recovery Program is designed to extend immediate relief to displaced residents and businesses, provide temporary shelter and food, and support housing recovery. Grants may also be used to support nonprofit operations and small-business recovery services, as well as long-term community resilience initiatives.

The FHLBank San Francisco's Disaster Relief and Recovery Program is complemented by other resources available to members addressing urgent and longer-term community needs. These resources include community investment grants, affordable housing programs, economic development funding, and discounted credit products supporting housing, neighborhood revitalization, and community recovery.

To request funds for a 2026 disaster, members must submit a Certification and Disbursement Request form by Monday, November 2, 2026. Further program details, eligibility requirements, and application materials are available to members at fhlbsf.com/relief.

The FHLBank San Francisco is a member-driven cooperative that helps local lenders in Arizona, California, and Nevada build strong communities, create opportunity, and improve lives. The tools and resources provided to member financial institutions, including commercial banks, credit unions, industrial loan companies, savings institutions, insurance companies, and community development financial institutions, support homeownership, finance affordable housing, drive economic vitality, and strengthen neighborhoods. Together with its members and community partners, the FHLBank San Francisco is helping create more vibrant and resilient communities throughout its three-state district.