The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced plans for its $2 million donation to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts to help rebuild Houston and the surrounding areas.

“With a mission of promoting agriculture and a passion for education, it is only fitting for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to equally support these areas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey,” said Joel Cowley, president and CEO. “Recent events have illustrated that we should never take food and fiber for granted, and educating our youth paves the way to a brighter future for all. As part of the Houston community for more than 85 years, we are proud to support our friends and neighbors during the recovery process.”

HLSR will donate $750,000 of that total to Texas Farm Bureau’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. All donations to this fund will be dispersed via an application process directly to farmers and ranchers located in counties that have been designated as disaster areas by the federal government for this event.

Click here for details of Farm Bureau’s relief fund and how to apply for assistance.

The remaining portion of the $2 million donation will be distributed among the following organizations and relief funds:

Agricultural Support

Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation – 4-H Gives
Donations will be directed to Texas 4-H programs that were impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

Texas FFA Association – A New Day Crisis Fund
Donations will be directed to Texas FFA chapters that were impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

Houston SPCA
Funds will aid in the rescue and care of farm animals and wildlife.

Educational Support

Greater Houston Community Foundation – Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
Funds will support educational recovery efforts in Harris County.

United Way of Greater Houston – United Way Relief Fund
Funds will support educational recovery efforts in other counties in the Houston metropolitan area.

By donating to these organizations, the rodeo’s support will extend beyond Houston to help those in affected counties across the south and southeast portion of the state.