COVID-19 Action Fund: Non-Profit Emergency Grant

Geographic Scope: Santa Clara County, CA

Focus Areas: Emergency relief for nonprofits negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic or responding to pandemic-related challenges

Grant Details:

• Award Amount: $2,500 per grant
• Number of Grants Available: 12 emergency grants
• Status: Time-limited COVID relief program (exact end date unknown)

Eligibility:

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Located in or providing services to Santa Clara County
• Can be negatively impacted by COVID-19 OR directly addressing challenges created by coronavirus outbreak and shelter-in-place orders

Background:
The Foundation created this special action fund to respond to crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Many nonprofit and community organizations were negatively impacted by coronavirus spread and resulting shelter-in-place orders, while others directly responded to pandemic challenges.

Contact:

• Phone: 408-445-8500
• Email: foundationchair@sccaor.com

Application Requirements

1. Application Form with the following information:
   • Organization Name
   • Name and Title of Contact Person
   • Address
   • Phone Number
   • Email
   • Website Address
   • Amount of request with itemized breakdown of how funds will be used
2. Organization Information:
   • Length of organization existence
   • Description of organization's purpose and importance
   • How organization impacts local community
3. COVID-19 Impact Statement:
   • Describe how organization has been negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic, OR
   • Describe how organization is directly addressing challenges created by coronavirus outbreak and shelter-in-place orders
4. Geographic and Utilization Information:
   • Geographic area where grant funds will be utilized
   • Detailed description of how emergency grant funds will be used if approved
   • If applicable, describe how previous SCCR Foundation grants were utilized and their impact
5. School Status: Confirm whether organization is a school or part of school district
6. Required Supporting Documents (confirm ability to provide):
   • Cover Letter
   • Profit & Loss Statement
   • Balance Sheet
   • Proof of IRS Tax Exemption
   • Copy of Most Recent Federal 990 Form
7. Submission: Include name and title of person submitting application

Processing

• Applications reviewed on rolling basis
• Funds disbursed as soon as possible to reach affected persons and families