How much funding does CSRA COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund provide?

CSRA COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund provides Varies by round (rolling basis) in funding.

When is the deadline for CSRA COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund?

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

CSRA COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund

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Funding Amount

Varies by round (rolling basis)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

CSRA COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund

Status: Active/Rolling

Geographic Scope: CSRA region (Central Georgia and surrounding areas across two states)

Overview:
A partnership between United Way of the CSRA and the Community Foundation for the CSRA created to provide swift and needed resources to nonprofit organizations on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic serving the community's most vulnerable populations. Launched March 20, 2020.

Funding Distribution

Distributed over $1.4 million across 52 local organizations
Impacted the lives of more than 67,000 residents throughout the CSRA
Distributed funds on a rolling basis throughout outbreak and recovery phases

Focus Areas

Food, Shelter, and Other Basic Needs – $887,000
Medical and Mental Health Services – $319,600
Child Care for First Responders and Critical Workers – $50,000
Educational Enrichment – $162,500
Resiliency Training – $25,000

Eligible Uses

Housing support (shelter, rent, mortgage assistance)
Utilities and transportation assistance
Food and personal hygiene items
Childcare for essential personnel
Medical and mental health services
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Technology and educational support
Prescription and medical assistance

Funding Sources

Augusta National Golf Club
Community Foundation for the CSRA
United Way of the CSRA
Chestnut Family Foundation
Bridgewater Fund
Bechtel Group Foundation
RBW Logistics
The Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family Foundation
South State Bank
Kirby Family Foundation
The Zeist Foundation
Georgia Power Foundation
Graphic Packaging International
Truist Foundation
Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation
Bank of America Foundation
Scores of other companies and individuals

Contact Information

Community Foundation for the CSRA

Address: Sutherland Mill | 720 St. Sebastian Way, Suite 160 | Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: 706.724.1314
Website: cfcsra.org
President and CEO: Shell Berry

United Way of the CSRA

Information and Referral: 2-1-1 or www.211csra.org

President and CEO: Brittany Burnett

Website: uwcsra.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Method:
Nonprofits in the community can submit grant applications through the Community Foundation website.

Grant Portal:

Access the grant application portal at cfcsra.org

Use "ACCESS GRANT PORTAL" link on website

Key Information:

Applications reviewed by United Way and Community Foundation staff with guidance from a volunteer advisory committee comprised of respected community leaders

Funds are released on a rolling basis throughout the outbreak and recovery phases

Resources deployed quickly to adapt to evolving needs in subsequent funding phases

Funding Priorities:
Early phases focused on immediate basic needs of financially vulnerable individuals and families:

Housing support (shelter, rent, mortgage)

Utilities and transportation assistance

Food, personal hygiene items, childcare

Note: Specific application requirements, narrative questions, and LOI details are not detailed in the provided content. Applicants should contact the foundation or access the grant portal for complete application guidelines.

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