Funding Amount

Varies by round

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants

Overview: Emergency funding program to address critical basic needs of households impacted by COVID-19, administered through United Way of Marshall County in partnership with Marshall County Community Foundation.

Geographic Scope: Marshall County, Indiana

Focus Areas:

  • Food assistance

  • Childcare support

  • Housing assistance

  • Utility assistance

  • COVID-19 response and recovery efforts

  • Nonprofit safety and health compliance
  • Eligible Applicants:

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Organizations working to address immediate needs of households impacted by COVID-19

  • Organizations helping nonprofits meet safety and health guidelines
  • Program History:

  • First round awards: April 10, 2020

  • Multiple rounds awarded (at least 22 rounds by January 2021)

  • Total grant awards to date (as of January 2021): $252,563

  • Rolling grant cycle with multiple rounds
  • What They Fund:

  • Emergency basic needs (food, childcare, housing, utilities)

  • COVID-19 response and recovery initiatives

  • Safety and health guideline compliance for nonprofits to continue services

  • Direct assistance to households impacted by COVID-19
  • Contact: United Way of Marshall County | Phone: 574-936-3366 | Website: marshallcountyuw.org/covid-19 | Additional resources: SEARCH (searchunitedwaymarshallcounty.org) | 211 line: dial 2-1-1

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Steps:
    1. Visit www.marshallcountyuw.org/covid-19
    2. Click on "Rapid Response Grant Application"
    3. Complete online application
    4. Submit application
    5. Review and award notification

    Eligible Uses:

  • Food assistance for Marshall County families impacted by COVID-19

  • Housing assistance

  • Utility assistance

  • Childcare support

  • Safety and health guideline compliance for nonprofits

  • COVID-19 response and recovery programs
  • Application Submission: Online application portal

    Contact: United Way of Marshall County at 574-936-3366 | Website: marshallcountyuw.org/covid-19

    Additional Resources:

  • Search for services: searchunitedwaymarshallcounty.org

  • 2-1-1 line (free, confidential, 24/7/365): Dial 2-1-1 or search in211.communityos.org

  • Marshall County Health Department: 211 for COVID-19 vaccination registration
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsfoundationfood-securitychild-carehousinghardship

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