City of Doral Emergency Hardship Grant for Families (EHG4F)
Program Overview
The City of Doral Emergency Hardship Grant for Families (EHG4F) is a compassionate initiative that reflects the City’s ongoing commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of our residents.
This program provides direct financial assistance to eligible Doral households experiencing verified financial hardship, such as job loss, medical emergencies, or unexpected loss of income. The EHG4F program offers timely and transparent relief to help prevent evictions, utility shutoffs, and family displacement. By providing targeted support during critical times, the City of Doral continues to strengthen community stability and uphold the shared values that make Doral a resilient and caring community.
The budgeted funds for this grant have been fully allocated at this time. We encourage you to visit our website and follow the City of Doral on social media for updates on future funding opportunities.
Grant opens at 8:00am on November 1st and closes on November 10th at 3:30pm.
Application Period
- Open Window: The first ten (10) calendar days of each month, until program funds are exhausted.
- Review Process: All applications are evaluated together at the close of each cycle to ensure fairness and consistency.
- Incomplete Applications: Applicants with missing documentation are encouraged to reapply during the next available grant cycle.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for assistance, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a City of Doral resident for at least 12 consecutive months.
- Meet the household income limits:
- Up to $60,173 for single-income households
- Up to $128,565 for dual/multiple-income households
- Demonstrate a verifiable, documented hardship (e.g., job loss, medical emergency, or other sudden loss of income).
- One grant per household within a 12-month period.
- Request assistance of up to $3,000 per household for eligible expenses, including housing, utilities, or emergency childcare.
- Payments are made directly to verified service providers (no cash disbursements).
Important: The forms above must be filled out and signed by whoever the City will pay directly.
Example: If the City will pay your electric bill, then your electric company Florida Power & Light must complete the forms. If the City will pay your rent or housing provider, then your landlord or property owner must complete and sign the forms.
Required Documentation Checklist
Applicants must submit complete and verifiable documentation to be considered for assistance. Incomplete applications will not be processed, and the applicant will be encouraged to apply during the next grant cycle.
1. Proof of Residency
- Valid government-issued photo ID showing a Doral address (driver’s license, state ID, etc.)
- AND one recent utility bill, lease, or mortgage statement (within 60 days) showing the same address
2. Proof of Income
- Most recent federal income tax return (first page only) or W-2/1099 Form
3. Proof of Hardship
Documentation clearly explaining the nature and cause of hardship, such as:
- Job termination or reduction in hours (employer letter or unemployment claim)
- Medical emergency (hospital or doctor statement, medical bill)
- Death certificate or documentation of incapacitation of an income earner
- Notice of eviction, foreclosure, or utility shutoff
4. Proof of Expense(s) to Be Paid
- Invoice, bill, or statement from the verified service provider (landlord, utility company, childcare provider, etc.)
- Must include the amount due, service period, and payee information for direct payment
5. City of Doral Documents
*NOTE: Verified Service Provider must be able and willing to provide vendor documentation to register with the city.
Processing and Notification
Applicants will be notified of approval, or denial, via email once the evaluations are completed. Approved payments will be issued directly to the verified service providers.
Application will Reopen on November 1st
La solicitud se reabrirá el 1 de enero
Grant opens at 8:00am on November 1st and closes on November 10th at 3:30pm.