Grants for Good (COVID-19 Emergency Grant Program)

Grants for Good (COVID-19 Emergency Program)

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

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.