COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative Grant

Funder: United Way of Franklin County (IN, US) in partnership with Lilly Endowment, Inc. and Indiana United Ways

Purpose: Boost the efforts of selected area human and social service nonprofits on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic to meet critical and basic needs in the community.

Geographic Scope: Franklin and Ripley Counties, Indiana

Focus Areas:

• COVID-19 relief efforts
• Safe, emergency childcare
• Other COVID-19 critical issues as they emerge
• Services to struggling working households, frontline responders, and recently displaced employees

Eligibility:

• Human and social service nonprofits in good standing in Franklin and Ripley Counties
• Organizations engaged in immediate COVID relief efforts
• Organizations that demonstrate the ability to rapidly pivot to relief efforts
• Must prioritize services to struggling working households, frontline responders, and recently displaced employees

Background:

• Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative Grant
• Made possible through partnership between Lilly Endowment, Inc. and Indiana United Ways
• United Way of Franklin County has served as a key convener and coordinator of the community's response to meet human needs for 30+ years
• Prior to COVID-19, 1 in 3 families in Franklin and Ripley Counties were unable to make ends meet despite working

Contact Information:

• Kelly Bulmer, Executive Director
• Email: Kelly@uwfcin.org
• Website: www.uwfcin.org

Application Process

Timeline:

• United Way of Franklin County began accepting funding requests starting December 14, 2020

Submission Method:

• Apply online at www.uwfcin.org

Guidance:

• Interested organizations should consult United Way of Franklin County's website for guidance on funding intent and application instructions

Contact for Questions:

• Kelly Bulmer, Executive Director
• Email: Kelly@uwfcin.org