San Bernardino County nonprofits are invited to apply for a grant to assist in covering COVID-19 expenses.
Inland Empire Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for the San Bernardino County Nonprofit Assistance Fund. Nonprofits could receive up to $20,000 in aid and must provide services in San Bernardino County to be eligible for funding. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 16, 2020.
On Oct. 6, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved $5 million in financial support to the nonprofit community using CARES Act funding. IECF, which is managing the grant program, will oversee the application and review process, in collaboration with the Inland Empire Funders Alliance. Grant awards will be dispersed directly by San Bernardino County to IECF-approved nonprofits.
“Nonprofit organizations have been playing a critical role in keeping our county moving during this crisis,” said Curt Hagman, chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. “Many families are relying on assistance from nonprofits during these difficult times. This program to reimburse the expenses nonprofits are incurring due to the pandemic will help these organizations continue making a positive impact. We appreciate the partnership with Inland Empire Community Foundation to move this program forward.”
Eligible nonprofits must have less than 50 employees and budgets of no more than $1,000,000. The grant specifically covers expenditures eligible under the CARES Act, which include expenses used to assist in responding to the pandemic or to mitigate the impact the pandemic has had on the organization. These include but are not limited to the loss of volunteers, loss of revenue, increased client load, programming changes and costs for COVID-19 compliance.
There are over 5,500 nonprofit organizations headquartered or with offices in San Bernardino County and many have faced significant financial challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, according to IECF. Many nonprofits have had to cancel in-person fundraisers and programs that often make up a significant portion of their budget.
Some nonprofits working on the frontlines have also seen dramatic increases in the needs and number of clients. The San Bernardino County Nonprofit Assistance Program was created to help nonprofits survive these impacts.
“We appreciate the partnership with San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors in support of the nonprofits who are showing up every day to care for vulnerable people and communities,” said Michelle Decker, IECF CEO. “This is terrific support at just the right time.”
Nonprofits interested in applying for a grant are encouraged to review the guidelines and application process at www.iegives.org/sbconpaf. Organizations with a 501(c)3 are encouraged to apply. In addition to a grant application, organizations will also need to complete and submit a Safe Reopening Plan Form which can also be found on the application webpage.
Nonprofits seeking technical assistance in the application process can register for online information sessions hosted by IECF at 4 p.m. on Oct. 27, Nov. 4 or Nov. 10. Those who cannot attend a session on these dates will be able to watch recorded sessions on the IECF’s website.
IECF’s offices are closed, but potential applicants with questions about the fund can email IECF at sbconpaf@iegives.org.
Information: www.iegives.org/sbconpaf or sbconpaf@iegives.org
Inland Empire Community Foundation works to strengthen Inland Southern California through philanthropy.
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