Deadline: 4-Jun-21
Applications are open for Nonprofit Relief Grant Program administered by Harford County, which will provide grants to eligible Harford County nonprofit organizations to offset the adverse economic impacts resulting from COVID.
The funds are provided by the State of Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development through the Maryland Recovery Now program. The total grant award amount will be determined by the final number of program applicants.
Use of Funds
Funds are to be used for expenses related to COVID-19 between March 2020 and December 2021, as long as those expenses have not been supported by other COVID relief funding. For example:
- Working capital, such as rent, payroll, and job training
- Other operating costs used for the purpose of fulfilling the mission of the organization
Funds may NOT be used for:
- Activities that promote a religious doctrine
- Payment of debts or legal settlements
- Political or partisan purposes
- Funding to schools and/or public agencies that would supplant tax-supported mandated services
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, a nonprofit:
- Must maintain a physical location/address in Harford County (PO Boxes are NOT acceptable);
- Must have suffered adverse economic impacts from COVID and maintain documentation to verify these impacts;
- Must be in good standing with Harford County Government and the State of Maryland, and registered with the state; and
- May not currently be in default on any loans from Harford County or delinquent on any taxes, fees, or other charges owed to Harford County.
For more information, visit https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/3169/Nonprofit-Relief-Grant-Program