Deadline: 18-Dec-20
United Way of the Quad Cities’ COVID-19 Rebuilding grants are designed to provide fast and flexible funding to meet the changing and unanticipated needs of nonprofits on the front lines.
All health & human services 501(c)(3) and 170(b) organizations in Scott or Rock Island counties are eligible to apply to address evolving essential needs and unique challenges from the impact of COVID-19 and affect education, income and health outcomes across the community:
Funding Priority
- Providing essential needs like food, shelter, utilities, hygiene, items for the most vulnerable populations:
- Food/Meals
- Hygiene supplies
- Shelter
- Rent/Mortgage Assistance
- Utility Assistance
- Coronavirus Protection Supplies
- Addressing the immediate economic impact by getting people back to work and financially stable:
- Employment supports (i.e.: training and placement)
- Employment supports (i.e.: childcare, transportation)
- Ensuring the health and emotional wellness of the children and adults:
- Healthcare (i.e.: prescription costs, medical supplies)
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse services
- Getting kids back on track for learning and succeeding in school and life:
- Early Childhood Education and Childcare
- School-Age Academic Supports
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for funding for either opportunity, the applicant organization must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or 170(b) government entity
- Have been in operation for more than two years
- Follow industry-standard accounting practices
- Have an established non-discrimination policy
- Have a volunteer board (nonprofits only)
For more information, visit https://www.unitedwayqc.org/apply