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COVID-19 Emergency Tuition Assistance Fund

Foundations in Education Inc

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

COVID-19 Emergency Tuition Assistance Fund

Overview: Emergency funding established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide tuition assistance for elementary school families in Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Schools experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic.

Geographic Scope: Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Schools (K-8), Fairfield County, CT

Focus Areas:

  • Emergency tuition assistance

  • COVID-19 related economic hardship
  • Eligibility:

  • Families with K-8 students in Diocesan schools

  • Experienced loss of job or income

  • Incurred COVID-related medical costs

  • Other unanticipated financial hardship resulting from COVID-19 pandemic
  • Award Details:

  • Amount: Not specified (varies based on need and available funds)

  • Funded by anonymous donor gift

  • Over 100 applications received within first week of announcement
  • Application Period:

  • Applications accepted until all funds are awarded

  • Rolling acceptance process with rapid review and response
  • Contact Information:

  • Address: 1 Waterview Drive Suite 103, Shelton, CT 06484

  • Phone: 203-416-1405

  • Email: info@foundationsineducation.org

  • Development Contact: Megan Quinn, Assistant Director of Development at 203-416-1671

  • Website: foundationsineducation.org/bishops-scholarship-fund
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Apply Online: Complete FACTS Grant and Aid application online

    2. Eligibility Documentation: Provide evidence of:
    - Loss of job or income
    - COVID-related medical costs
    - Other financial hardship from pandemic

    3. Timeline: Applications accepted on rolling basis until funds are depleted

    4. Processing: Rapid review process to help families make timely decisions about school enrollment

    Important Note: Applicants must demonstrate direct economic impact from COVID-19 pandemic.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationk-12-schoolshardship

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