Grants for Good (COVID-19 Emergency Grant Program)

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:

Eligible Uses:

Award Examples (2020):

Geographic Distribution of Recipients:

Contact:

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.