Deadline: 12-Nov-20
The City of Montrose is inviting applications for its COVID-19 Nonprofit and Child Care Assistance Program to provide local community nonprofit organizations and child care providers’ financial assistance in the form of grants to address unexpected expenses as a result of the COVID-19 emergency.
Funds are intended to reduce exposure to COVID-19, particularly in vulnerable, at-risk populations, and to lessen or mitigate the economic, health, and social impact of COVID-19.
The City of Montrose has been allocated funds through the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CARES Act) to respond to community nonprofit needs as a result of the COVID-19 emergency.
Funding Information
- $300,000 has been committed to providing assistance to community nonprofit organizations.
- $75,000 has been committed to providing assistance to child care entities.
- There isn’t a minimum or maximum grant request amount.
- Applicants will be required to provide a detailed budget on how funds will be utilized.
Exclusions
- Expenses for the State share of Medicaid.
- Damages covered by insurance.
- Payroll or benefits expenses for employees whose work duties are not substantially dedicated to mitigating or responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- Expenses that have been or will be reimbursed under any federal program.
- Reimbursement to donors for donated items or services.
- Workforce bonuses other than hazard pay or overtime.
- Severance pay.
- Legal Settlements
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant Eligibility:
- Eligible applicants include:
- Community nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Montrose (Organizations will be required to provide documentation of nonprofit status).
- Nonprofit and for-profit child care providers, including preschools and daycare centers located in the city of Montrose.
- Eligible organizations must have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency and have or intend to respond to the emergency by providing services to the community.
- The City is unable to provide grants to individuals.
- Eligible applicants include:
- Project Eligibility:
- All projects must align with the U.S. Treasury’s Coronavirus Relief Fund Guidance for State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Governments.
- CARES Act funding may only be used to cover costs that:
- Are necessary expenditures incurred due to the COVID-19 public health emergency;
- Were not accounted for in the organization’s most recent budget;
- Were incurred during the period that begins on Sunday, March 1, 2020, and ends on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be scored based on the following criteria:
- Overall Presentation/CARES Act Eligibility/ Budget – 40%.
- Community Impact – 30%.
- Organizational Capacity to Implement Project by the necessary deadline – 20%.
For more information, visit https://www.cityofmontrose.org/734/Community-Resources