Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grants for Good (COVID-19 Emergency Program)

Organization: Invest in Others Charitable Foundation

Program Status: Emergency grant program launched during COVID-19 pandemic (Spring 2020). Status of ongoing availability unknown.

Geographic Scope: National (United States)

Program Purpose:
Emergency COVID-19 relief grants to support nonprofits struggling with pandemic impacts. Program doubled typical spring grant awards from 4 organizations to 8 organizations.

Focus Areas:

  • Health care (telemedicine infrastructure, health clinics)

  • Military family support

  • Pediatric cancer survivors

  • Child nutrition and food security

  • Domestic violence support

  • Homeless services

  • Emergency medical services

  • Youth services
  • Eligible Uses:

  • PPE and cleaning supplies

  • Technology upgrades for online service delivery

  • Sanitation measures

  • Expansion of services to meet increased demand

  • Special projects related to COVID-19 pandemic response
  • Award Examples (2020):

  • Armed Services YMCA Honolulu: Support for $30,000+ sanitation program

  • Cape Kid Meals: Summer meal expansion

  • Camp One Step: $5,000+ for iPad technology fund

  • Emily's Place: $5,000 for domestic violence victim services

  • Interfaith Health Clinic: $5,000 for telemedicine implementation

  • Lakeland Emergency Squad: Decontamination equipment

  • The One, Inc.: Homeless outreach services

  • Urban Warehouse: Food distribution expansion
  • Geographic Distribution of Recipients:

  • Hawaii (Armed Services YMCA Honolulu)

  • Massachusetts (Cape Kid Meals)

  • Arkansas (The One, Inc.)

  • Texas (Emily's Place)

  • Tennessee (Interfaith Health Clinic)

  • New Jersey (Lakeland Emergency Squad)

  • California (Urban Warehouse)

  • Additional locations
  • Contact:

  • Email: info@investinothers.org

  • Phone: 781.304.4812

  • Address: 68 Harrison Ave Ste 605 PMB 871132, Boston, MA 02111-1929
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Eligible Applicants: Financial advisors apply on behalf of nonprofit organizations they are involved with

    2. Submission Method: Online application portal (specific URL not provided)

    3. Application Timeline:
    - Spring 2020 cycle: Applications accepted through June 2020
    - Program received 150+ applications
    - Recipients announced within weeks of deadline

    4. Review Process:
    - Applications evaluated by foundation staff/board
    - Decision based on COVID-19 pandemic impact
    - Funding prioritized for emergency needs

    Required Application Information

    Based on 2020 grant recipient descriptions, applications included:

    1. Organizational Context:
    - Current challenges facing nonprofit in response to COVID-19
    - How needs of populations served have changed
    - Impact of pandemic on operations and funding

    2. Grant Purpose:
    - Specific description of how grant funds will be used
    - Whether for special COVID-related projects or operational expansion
    - Timeline for fund utilization

    3. Impact:
    - Number of people/families to be served
    - Expected outcomes and results

    Note: Specific application form, detailed requirements, and narrative questions not fully detailed in provided source materials.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsdisaster-relieffood-securityhomelessdomestic-violenceyouth-serviceshealth-disparitiessmall-grants

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