United Way COVID-19 Economic Relief Grant
Funding Amount
$275,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
United Way COVID-19 Economic Relief Grant
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:
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.- Alecia Gross, Executive Director - Shelby County United Fund - Email: alecia@scuffy.org
- Amy Haacker, Executive Director - Blue River Community Foundation - Email: ahaacker@blueriverfoundation.com
Contact Information
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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