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COVID-19 Response Fund

UNITED WAY OF DESCHUTES COUNTY

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Funding Amount

$50,000+ (seeded by PacificSource Health Plans) + $30,000 (Oregon Community Foundation) + $30,000 (United Way in Central Oregon)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

COVID-19 Response Fund

Funder: United Way of Central Oregon

Program Type: Emergency response fund (one-time)

Geographic Scope: Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties, and lands of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

Focus Areas:

  • Emergency assistance for COVID-19 impacts

  • Essential services for those most impacted by economic consequences of COVID-19

  • Immediate help for vulnerable populations

    • Program Details:

  • Established to address immediate needs in Central Oregon resulting from the pandemic

  • Seeded with $50,000 donation from PacificSource Health Plans

  • Augmented by $30,000 from Oregon Community Foundation

  • Infused with additional $30,000 from United Way in Central Oregon

  • Continues to grow with community donations

  • 100% of donations distributed to community agencies with no administrative fee deductions

  • Mobilizes nonprofits across region to help individuals and families

    • Initial Distribution:
    Already awarded $50,000 to 11 organizations:

  • Council on Aging of Central Oregon - Meals on Wheels ($5,000)

  • Latino Community Association ($5,000)

  • St. Vincent de Paul of Crook County ($5,000)

  • L.I.N.C. Madras - Jefferson County ($5,000)

  • Warm Springs Community Action Team ($5,000)

  • St. Vincent de Paul - La Pine Food Bank ($2,500)

  • La Pine Senior Activity Center ($2,500)

  • Jericho Road of Redmond ($5,000)

  • Sisters Family Access Network ($5,000)

  • UPCAP in Three Rivers ($5,000)

  • The Giving Plate in Bend ($5,000)

    • Contact Information:

  • Kati Hannigan, Community Impact Associate

  • Phone: 541-389-6507

  • Email: kati@deschuteunitedway.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Type: Streamlined grant application for rapid funding

    Eligibility:

  • Nonprofits across Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties

  • Organizations serving lands of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

  • Must be providing emergency assistance and essential services

  • Focus on serving those most impacted by COVID-19 economic consequences

    • Application Materials:

  • Streamlined application form (designed to expedite funding)

  • Application available online

    • Contact for More Information:

  • Kati Hannigan, Community Impact Associate

  • Phone: 541-389-6507

  • Email: kati@deschuteunitedway.org

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshardshipdisaster-relief

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