Deadline: 24-Feb-21
The Main Street Community Foundation launches Phase 3 of its COVID-19 Response Fund grant program. The Foundation will be accepting applications to stabilize, build capacity and strengthen recovery efforts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grant requests may include:
- Technology and/or consultant services to support the delivery of virtual programming;
- Equipment (laptops, cell phones, etc.) to facilitate staff working remotely and/or serving clients remotely;
- PPE, supplies, and office equipment (partitions, Plexiglass shields, etc.) to adhere to safety protocols and ensure a safe office work environment for staff and clients;
- Other services identified which will help organizations adapt their business models and practices in order to continue successful operations in the current climate; and/or
- In certain circumstances, limited unrestricted operating support will be considered.
Funding Information
- Grants are one-time and may range from $2,500-$7,500.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding, organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Capacity Building Grants will be awarded to 501(c)3 not for profit organizations and other charitable organizations able to receive tax-deductible contributions per MSCF’s discretion.
- The nonprofit organization must have a main office in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, or Wolcott and be serving a significant population in those communities.
- The nonprofit organization must have an existing relationship with the Foundation.
How to Apply
- Organizations who meet the above criteria and wish to apply must contact Kate Kerchaert, Director of Grants & Programs, for a preliminary discussion at least 7 business days prior to the deadline.
- The application will be made available to organizations that qualify after they contact the Foundation to determine eligibility. The application must be completed in the Online Grants Center by 4 P.M. on February 24, 2021.
For more information, visit https://www.mainstreetfoundation.org/apply-for-grant#COVID-19
