How much funding does United Way COVID-19 Economic Relief Grant provide?

United Way COVID-19 Economic Relief Grant provides $275,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for United Way COVID-19 Economic Relief Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for United Way COVID-19 Economic Relief Grant?

Geography: Serving Shelby County.

How often is United Way COVID-19 Economic Relief Grant offered?

United Way COVID-19 Economic Relief Grant is described as a one-time opportunity.

United Way COVID-19 Economic Relief Grant

Shelby County United Fund Inc

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Funding Amount

$275,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

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Geography

Serving Shelby County

Overview

Funder: Shelby County United Fund (SCUFFY) and Blue River Community Foundation, in partnership with Lilly Endowment, Inc. and Indiana United Ways

Award Amount: $275,000 total grant (distribution amount per agency not specified)

Geographic Scope: Shelby County, Indiana

Purpose: Boost efforts of selected area human and social service nonprofits on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds support immediate COVID-related relief and build community resiliency.

Focus Areas:

Rent assistance
Utility assistance
Child care availability/assistance
Essential and basic needs related to COVID-19 impacts

Eligible Applicants: Selected area human and social service nonprofits serving Shelby County

Key Requirements: Agencies receiving funding must leverage partnerships and relationships to better meet COVID-related essential and basic needs.

Program Status: This was a special initiative announced in response to COVID-19; status as of 2026 is unclear

Coalition Members

A cross-sector group of community leaders determines distribution of funds. Members include: Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Human Services, Shelby County Health Department, Department of Child Services, Major Health Partners, Shelbyville Central Schools, St. Vincent DePaul, Shelby County Early Learning Coalition, Catholic Charities, The Children's Bureau, Pantry Pals, Work Force One, Shelby Senior Services, local government, Turning Point Domestic Violence Services, and Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter.

Contact Information

Alecia Gross, Executive Director
- Shelby County United Fund
- Email: alecia@scuffy.org
Amy Haacker, Executive Director
- Blue River Community Foundation
- Email: ahaacker@blueriverfoundation.com

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications are submitted through SmarterSelect portal at: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/66820-Blue-River-Community-Foundation

Specific application requirements, deadlines, and submission materials are not detailed in the available content. Contact the program administrators for current application procedures.

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What Shelby County United Fund Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 12
Total given: $805K
Median grant: $43K
Range: $8,020–$203K

By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Shelbyville, IN; Columbus, IN; Indianapolis, IN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.