COVID-19 Impact Recovery Fund
Funding Amount
Matching grants up to $100,000 (for community donations)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
COVID-19 Impact Recovery Fund
Program Name: COVID-19 Impact Recovery Fund
Overview: Launched in April 2020 by Nantahala Health Foundation to match charitable donations dollar for dollar (up to $100,000) and better position the region to prepare for a post-COVID future. This was designed to grow foundation resources and support organizations in responding to pandemic-related challenges.
- Structure: Matching fund for community donations
- Match Amount: Dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000
- Status: One-time emergency fund (launched April 2020)
- Funds Raised: Nearly $50,000 by July 2020; over $80,000 by January 2021
Funding Details
Geographic Scope
Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Swain counties and the Qualla Boundary, North Carolina- Match charitable donations to grow foundation resources
- Support quick response to meet partners' most crucial needs
- Help organizations prepare for post-COVID future
- Address anticipated effects on education systems, workforce, and local economies
- Sustain response over duration of recovery period
Purpose
- Healthcare system pressures
- Education system support
- Workforce development
- Local economic recovery
- COVID-19 impact relief (integrated into NIMble and CHIP programs)
Focus Areas
- Partnership with Dogwood Health Trust and other Mission Health System legacy foundations to source and distribute personal protective equipment
- Partnership with United Way of Buncombe County and State of Franklin to distribute face coverings
- Partnership with Community Foundation of WNC to establish Emergency Disaster Response Fund
Related Initiatives
Contact Information
Nantahala Health Foundation Phone: 828.634.1527 Mailing: 1547 Highlands Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 Website: nantahalahealthfoundation.org Facebook: Nantahala Health Foundation Instagram: @nantahalahealthfoundationHow to Apply
Support Mechanism
This is a matching fund for community donations rather than a traditional grant program.
How It Works
1. Community members and organizations make charitable donations 2. Nantahala Health Foundation matches donations dollar-for-dollar 3. Matched funds are used to support regional organizations addressing COVID-19 impacts 4. Grants awarded through NIMble and CHIP programs with special COVID-19 priority areas- Visit: nantahalahealthfoundation.org
- Phone: 828.634.1527
- Mail: 1547 Highlands Rd. Franklin, NC 28734
- Social Media: Follow on Facebook and Instagram for updates
To Contribute
- Fund launched: April 2020
- Nearly $50,000 raised: July 2020
- Over $80,000 raised: January 2021
Funding Timeline
Note
While this was a one-time emergency fund, COVID-19 was subsequently added as a special interest priority area for NIMble and CHIP grant programs announced in 2020.Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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