COVID-19 Donation Relief Fund
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
COVID-19 Donation Relief Fund
Funder: Burke County United Way (in collaboration with Community Foundation of Burke County and other local foundations)
Purpose: Provide emergency relief funds to nonprofits and charitable organizations to address short-term and long-term impacts of COVID-19 pandemic
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How to Apply
Application Process
1. Submit Application
- Apply through Community Foundation of Burke County's application process
- Funds directed to CFBC's 2020 Covid-19 Community Emergency Response Fund
2. Eligibility Requirements
- Must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization
- Programs must benefit Burke County residents
3. Contact for Application Details
- Burke County United Way
- Phone: 828-433-0681
- Email: info@bcuw.org
How to Donate
- Visit bcuw.org and click "COVID-19 Donation Relief Fund"
- OR text "RELIEF4BURKE" to 313131
What Burke County United Way actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 3
- Total given
- $196K
- Median grant
- $75K
- Range
- $25K–$95K
- By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Morganton, NC; Hickory, NC.
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