COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants (Historic/Concluded)
Funding Amount
$3,000 - $40,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants
Status: Historic program - concluded. This program was a one-time emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funder: Partnership between Florida United Methodist Foundation ($250,000) and Florida Conference ($350,000), totaling $600,000
Program Period: 2020-2021 (during COVID-19 pandemic)
Geographic Scope: Florida United Methodist Conference churches
Award Details:
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How to Apply
Application Process (Historic - No Longer Available)
1. Application Submission
- Churches submitted grant applications
- Applications included explanation of how funds would be used
- Described pandemic-related needs and challenges
2. Review and Recommendation
- District superintendents reviewed applications
- Made recommendations for grant recipients
3. Award Notification
- Grant amounts distributed based on demonstrated needs
- Ranged from $3,000 to $40,000 per church
Note: This was a one-time emergency program concluded in 2021. No longer accepting applications.
What Florida United Methodist Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 4
- Total given
- $65K
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Range
- $6,000–$41K
- By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: Lakeland, FL; Enterprise, FL; Miami, FL.
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