Emergency Support Fund of the Shelby Foundation Grant

The Emergency Support Fund of the Shelby Foundation provides crucial assistance to nonprofits responding to emergencies in the Shelby community. With a focus on immediate needs arising from crises, the fund supports local food pantries and organizations that deliver essential services to residents. Funds are allocated on a rolling basis, ensuring that both current and future needs are met effectively. This initiative aims to eliminate barriers and provide timely support to those affected.

About the Emergency Support Fund
The Emergency Support Fund provides support to nonprofits directly responding to emergencies or disasters impacting the Shelby community. Donations to the Fund will support organizations providing essential services and support to residents.
Why?
Pandemic / Disaster Caused Crisis.
Addressing Immediate Community Need.
Eliminate Barriers.
Quick Turn Around Time.
Purpose of Fund
Provide emergency funds immediately to local food pantries and nonprofits who serve Shelby residents.
How will funds be allocated?
Funds will be released on a rolling basis as needs emerge and fundraising permits to local nonprofits providing critical services. Funds can be used for needs that are known today and needs that may arise in weeks or months down the road.

Eligibility

During times of duress, the Foundation understands needs of all types may arise.The Board of Directors is committed to utilizing fund to help with programming and projects to address immediate concerns.

Ineligibility

Grants from the Emergency Support Fund will not be awarded for payroll, capital improvements, operating expenses or lost revenue from planned fundraisers.