When is the deadline for COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley

Q: How much funding does COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley provide?

COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley provides Varies - examples include $90,000 total distribution to 14 grantees in 2019; $480,000 to 26 nonprofits in May 2020; $725,000 to 26 nonprofits in July 2020 in funding.

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Funding Amount

Varies - examples include $90,000 total distribution to 14 grantees in 2019; $480,000 to 26 nonprofits in May 2020; $725,000 to 26 nonprofits in July 2020

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley

Status: Established March 18, 2020; multiple rounds of grants awarded through 2020

Geographic Scope: Western Massachusetts (Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties - the Pioneer Valley region)

Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Lead Gift: $1 million from MassMutual (March 2020)

Total Raised: Over $7.6 million from:

25+ businesses and foundations

600+ individual donors

Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund ($4.3+ million)

Focus Areas:

Emergency relief for vulnerable populations affected by COVID-19 pandemic

Food insecurity and meals

Shelter and homelessness

Mental health services

Youth and family services

Employment assistance

Survivors of domestic violence assistance

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Basic needs assistance (utilities, housing, diapers, personal care items)

Summer programming

Services for those with disabilities

Support for essential workers

Immigration-related services and support

Eligibility: Community nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable populations

Key Features:

100% of donations go directly to community needs (Community Foundation covers administrative costs)

Simple online application process

Grants awarded weekly in some periods

Some grants awarded within one week of application

Contact:

Website: communityfoundation.org/covid19

Email: donorservices@communityfoundation.org

Address: 333 Bridge Street, Springfield, MA 01103

Phone: 413-732-2858

Overview:
Emergency response fund established during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide flexible resources to nonprofit organizations serving the most vulnerable populations in Western Massachusetts. Multiple rounds of grants were distributed throughout 2020 targeting immediate needs created by the pandemic crisis.