DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund – US
Deadline: 16-Jul-21
Applications are now open for the DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund to be a depository for contributions intended to respond to the effects of COVID-19 in DeKalb County by distributing grants in the areas of preparedness, response, recovery, and/or rebuilding efforts.
3-year Pilot Grant-making Program to assist Small and New NGOs. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
An Opportunity for NGOs engaged in eradicating Child Labour, Forced Labour, and Human Trafficking. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
Grants for Researchers working in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences + Fully-funded to the US. Deadline to apply: 1 October 2021
Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021
Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)
This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa
Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world
Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities
The DeKalb County COVID-19 Respond Fund will provide grants to nonprofit organizations. This will be the final grant round for the DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund, so all remaining funds will be dispersed during this round.
The committee would like to be supportive of as many organizations as possible to help in the recovery from the pandemic. Proposals should demonstrate a plan to utilize grant resources to promote sustainability and long-term recovery.
Funding Information
3-year Pilot Grant-making Program to assist Small and New NGOs. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
An Opportunity for NGOs engaged in eradicating Child Labour, Forced Labour, and Human Trafficking. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
Grants for Researchers working in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences + Fully-funded to the US. Deadline to apply: 1 October 2021
Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021
Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)
This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa
Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world
Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities
Most grants will range from $5,000-$15,000.
Grant Guidelines
When applying for a grant, please note the following:
The DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund shall respond to the needs of nonprofits that have been impacted by COVID-19 and are seeking funds to promote organizational sustainability. Grants shall be made to nonprofit agencies located in or serving DeKalb County. For-profit and government entities are not eligible to apply.
Organizations must have local leadership in the form of a board of directors or advisory committee, local financial support, and local program management and accountability. In the case of nationally or regionally sponsored organizations, no portion of the grant can be used to support the national, state, or regional entity.
Based upon the charitable structure of the DCCRF COVID-19 Response Fund, grants are limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and groups fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. They are not able to fund individuals or businesses directly, labor unions, or other 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5) and 501(c)(6) organizations.
Funds will be distributed to nonprofit organizations serving DeKalb County’s most vulnerable populations with a focus on providing funding toward basic human needs of residents in the county, including but not limited to emergency food and basic supplies, interim housing and shelter, primary health care services, utility and financial assistance, supports for children and other vulnerable populations, and nonprofit organizations that may be at financial risk and need operating assistance.
Agencies are encouraged to maximize these dollars through matching grants with other donors
Grants from the DCCRF shall not be used for the following:
To fund endowments, contingency funds, reserves, interest, or taxes.
Capital campaigns
For sectarian or religious purposes or for organizations operated primarily for the benefit of their own membership.
For the payment of political organizations or campaigns.
To purchase benefit tickets, respond to telephone solicitations, or national fund-raising efforts.
For more information, visit https://dekalbccf.org/receive/grant-programs/dekalb-county-covid-19-response-grant/