COVID-19 Rebuilding Fund Grants

Geographic Scope: Quad Cities (Scott and Rock Island counties)

Program Period: July 2020 - at least mid-2021

Overview:
United Way Quad Cities established the COVID-19 Rebuilding Fund to provide emergency grants to nonprofits helping meet residents' emerging and evolving pandemic-related needs. As of mid-2021, 41 grants totaling $359,538 had been distributed.

Funding Distribution:
Grants provided resources across three impact areas:

• Education: Remote learning support, mentoring for at-risk youth
• Income: Skills and resources for workers impacted by COVID-related layoffs, employment support
• Health: Mental health support, shelter costs

Award Examples (Third Distribution - $109,538 to 11 organizations):

• Alternatives: $9,000 (transitions from hospital to home for older adults)
• Argrow's House: $10,000 (mental health counselor)
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley: $5,000 (mentoring program operations)
• Clock, Inc.: $5,000 (mental health support)
• Davenport Community School District: $13,463 (contact tracing)
• Dress for Success Quad Cities: $14,875 (skills/resources for COVID-impacted women)
• Family Resources Inc.: $15,000 (shelter costs)
• One Eighty: $6,465 (in-person tutoring)
• QC Haven of Hope: $5,735 (shelter costs)
• Quad Cities Community Broadcasting Group: $15,000 (public service announcements)
• YouthHope: $10,000 (remote learning support)

Funding Criteria:
Review committees evaluated organizations' abilities to:

• Provide essential needs (food, shelter, hygiene items) for vulnerable populations
• Get kids back on track for learning and school success
• Address immediate economic impact and employment
• Ensure health and emotional wellness for children and adults

Related Initiatives:

• QC Tutor Connection (launched July 2020)
• Expanded grant process to include grassroots organizations and social entrepreneurs
• United for Equity Fund

Contact Information:

• Phone: (563) 355-4310
• Website: unitedwayqc.org