State and Local Governments are Awarding Grants for the Second Wave of the Pandemic

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: 2024-02-22

State and Local Governments are Awarding Grants for the Second Wave of the Pandemic

Funding for the CARES Act is dwindling with a second aid package awaiting in congress. Your local and state governments are supplementing funding from the CARES Act to provide a natural boost to the local economy. Here a few grants for which small businesses and non-profits can either donate or apply. Also, check with your state for any additional private grants.
 

Philadelphia COVID-19 Grants

The PHL COVID-19 grant will award $2.1 million to area-wide non-profits. This is the seventh set of grants that have been distributed to combat the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

The PHL COVID-19 grant is still active, and it is accepting donations. Presently, the United Way of Greater Philadelphia, the City of Philadelphia, the United Way of Southern New Jersey, and the Philadelphia Foundation have awarded 548 non-profits $17.5 million in funding.

A recent recipient of the PHL COVID-19 grant is BDCC - Black Doctors Coronavirus Consortium. Physicians travel to disadvantaged areas inside Philadelphia that have been adversely affected by the pandemic.

Citizens receive free coronavirus testing from a mobile truck in the areas of Camden, Chester, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties. There is no need for residents to provide insurance or obtain authorization from a primary-care physician.

According to Dr. Ala Stanford of the BDCC, the grant "will assist in our efforts toward a sustainable equity center that works to improving health outcomes in all areas of health beyond the pandemic." Other recipients of the PHL COVID-19 grant include:
 

• Coatesville Youth Initiative $20,000


• Bethesda Project $40,000


• Bridge Academy and Community Center $10,000


• Daemion Counseling Center $10,000


 

 

Nebraska CARES Act Funding

Nebraska has one of the lowest levels of COVID-19 cases in the nation. Unemployment rates are low as well. Governor Pete Ricketts just announced that Nebraska had received $1.25 billion in funding from the CARES Act.

The funding will specifically target local organizations that are helping residents in their time of need. Eighty-five million dollars have been set aside for organizations that are licensed inside the state.

Providers will receive a one-time cash infusion of $12,000 to help with lost revenue, reduced income, and other expenses related to COVID-19. The non-profit organizations will also have access to the grant.

Recipients must offer services like providing meals for the local community, housing, behavioral health, and outreach to indigent populations.

Eligible organizations can start applying on June 29th on the DHHS website. Business entities must give accurate information about their organizations, tell how the pandemic has affected their business, and explain how they will utilize the funds.
 

Pasadena Small Business Grants

Jennifer Devoll, the president of the PCF, said that "Successful small businesses and a healthy economy are critical to a thriving city, which is what the Pasadena Community Foundation is always working towards." The City of Pasadena has established the COVID-19 Fund. It will provide grants recipients $10,000 to combat the economic disparity from the coronavirus pandemic.

The City of Pasadena has $500,000 available in grants to assist at least 50 small businesses. Pasadena Community Foundation, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Pasadena are collaborators for the Fund.

Furthermore, the City of Pasadena will match corporate philanthropic gifts up to the amount of $250,000, to provide up to $1 million in assistance. The Fund is presently accepting donations from private citizens, local businesses, and private foundations.

Many local businesses did not receive any support from the Paycheck Protection Program or the EIDL fund from the Small Business Administration. The grant seeks to prop up local businesses that support the economy and employ residents of the City of Pasadena.

The City of Pasadena COVID-19 grant wants to augment aid from the federal and state level while enhancing the local economy. Awardees must be located within the physicality of the City of Pasadena. Recipients can use the funds for COVID-19 expenses, operational overhead, and re-opening costs.

"We want to be sure the stores and cafés that contribute to the character of Pasadena have a chance to survive the COVID-19 pandemic" according to Paul Little, the CEO of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.

The COVID-19 grant selection committee will include experienced members who will make recommendations for aid. The council for the PCF will accept gifts while overseeing the Fund. All contributions for the COVID-19 disaster fund are tax-deductible.

The application portal opened on June 26th. To apply and view grant guidelines, visit the Pasadena Community Foundation website.