ICYMI – Payroll Protection Program Guidance
On Wednesday, May 6, Patrick Curtis, Shareholder at Rubino & Company led a Q&A on the Payroll Protection Program. In case you missed it, check out his presentation: PayCheck Protection Program Forgiveness.
Links to Funding Opportunities
Federal
Paycheck Protection Program
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program
FCC Telehealth
https://www.fcc.gov/covid-19-telehealth-program
NEH Grant
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=326458
USDA Feeding Reimbursement
http://www.ccresourcesinc.org/how-to-qualify/
State
MD Community Health Resources Commission
https://health.maryland.gov/mchrc/Pages/notices.aspx
Maryland Humanities CARES Act Emergency Relief Fund
County
Telework Assistance Fund
https://thinkmoco.com/telework-assistance-fund
Montgomery County COVID-19 Food Access Grant
PPE request
https://montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/emmr-form.html
Private
Philip L Graham
https://plgrahamfund.org/grant-portal-login/
Emergent Fund
https://www.emergentfund.net/apply
Herb Block
https://www.herbblockfoundation.org/grant-programs/encouraging-citizen-involvement
Open Road Alliance
https://openroadalliance.org/covid-19/
Borealis
https://borealisphilanthropy.org/grantmaking/disability-inclusion-fund/
Booz Allen
https://boozallenfoundation.org/innovationfund/
GWCF
Current covid-19 related grant opportunities
Breakdown of Federal funding coming to Maryland through the Coronavirus stimulus (does not include info on how to get this funding)
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/Pubs-Current/Federal%20Coronavirus%20Response.pdf
FCC Telehealth
FCC is providing reimbursements for nonprofits and public health care providers. This is not a grant but if you qualify and are doing this work you should consider applying.: https://www.fcc.gov/covid-19-telehealth-program
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities grants
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=326458
Booz Allen Innovation Fund, now through June 5, up to $100K
https://boozallenfoundation.org/innovationfund/
RFP: Borealis Foundation—disability inclusion fund, open through May 6
https://borealisphilanthropy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DIF-Rapid-Response-RFP.pdf
RFP: Spencer – grants for research on education, systems change, deadlines 5/4, 5/18, 6/8
https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/research-grants-on-education-covid-19-related-special-grant-cycle
Philip L Graham Fund accepting applications, focus is health and human services (dominant), education and arts and humanities
https://plgrahamfund.org/grant-portal-login/
Open Road Alliance, Grants and Loans—direct impact on COVID 19
https://openroadalliance.org/covid-19/
Caplan Foundation–Innovation in early childhood welfare and education and parenting education (new ideas not support for current programming)
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rfps/rfp11145-caplan-foundation-for-early-childhood-invites-letters-of-intent
Weekly COVID-19 Response Meeting
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Upcoming Events
Payroll Protection Program Guidance
Do you have questions about Payroll Protection Program loans? Not quite sure how or if you can get full forgiveness of the loan or how to track it?
Join us on Friday, May 8 and get your questions answered.
This webinar and info session will be presented by Patrick Curtis of Rubino & Company a nationally-recognized financial services and consulting company dedicated to helping nonprofits and government contractors.
When: May 8, 10-11am
How: Zoom Meeting, REGISTER HERE
Cost: Free
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Nonprofit Montgomery COVID-19 Resource Page
Visit our webpage with updates, resources, and news from the sector, as well as from the County government, philanthropy, and more.
CareFirst COVID-19 Response and Relief Request For Proposal due April 24 by 11:59pm.
- CareFirst will invest up to $2 million to address the impact of COVID-19 in the CareFirst region.
- In this first round of funding, CareFirst will support nonprofit organizations providing relief to communities’ health and social needs during the outbreak and recovery phases.
- Special consideration will be given to organizations serving those who are immuno-compromised and seniors.
- Eligible applicants include qualified 501(c)3 non-profit organizations or public (governmental) health entities in Maryland, Washington, DC, Northern Virginia. Click here to read FAQs.
ICYMI Nonprofit Montgomery’s Weekly Meeting on April 22
What we heard on the 4/22 call
PHEG program will close on Saturday. To help the County understand the need, Councilmembers encouraged all those in need to apply even if they don’t meet the current criteria. There may be a second round of this funding.
Community Grants and Funding
- The Council is working towards a same services budget for FY21, if possible, which will maintain services at FY20 funding levels. The Council passed a resolution communicating its commitment to dedicating any additional funds available to COVID-19 relief efforts. They hope to be able to come back early in FY21 with supplemental appropriations for recommended expansions.
- The Council anticipates funding FY21 Community Grants, as recommended by the County Executive, which includes moving some services to the base budgets of County departments. We will continue to work through the details and share new information as it becomes available, including any opportunities for new nonprofit organizations and programs.
Nonprofit Montgomery’s Advocacy Agenda
- Councilmembers are considering two items from Nonprofit Montgomery’s advocacy agenda: continued payment on nonprofit contracts with flexibility on deliverables, and a one to two month advance on contracted funds in FY21 to address nonprofit cash flow issues.
- DHHS is communicating flexibility on contracts (and encouraging all nonprofits to stay in touch with contract monitors.) The decision about advancing funds has been forward to the finance department. See below for news on a third agenda item: making PPE available to nonprofits.
Montgomery County Volunteer Center
- Molly Calloway, Director of the Montgomery County Volunteer Center reported that the Volunteer Center is taking requests from nonprofits for volunteers and other things they need (such as masks and supplies). Those interested in helping can go to the website and choose projects or nonprofits to help. There is great interest in volunteering and helping nonprofits, so all are encouraged to post their needs.
On Early Care and Education
- Research from NAEYC on Maryland child care providers indicates that up to 50% of providers report that they may be unable to survive a two week closure of their business.
- The DHHS Resource and Referral Canter is partnering with the Women’s Business Center to help child care programs address financial issues and apply for funding.
We’d Like to Help!
Nonprofit Montgomery is providing pro bono technical assistance and consulting related to issues stemming from the COVID-19 crisis to County nonprofits with one of our partners. Participating partners include Franca Brilliant, Justin Pollock, Alicia Alexion, and Rubino & Company (CPA), and others.
Thanks to generous support from the County, Nonprofit Montgomery is offering free one-on-one consulting on topics including:
- Determining which relief grant is appropriate for your organization.
- Assistance with completing an application for grants and loans.
- Questions on how to show losses on relief applications.
- General accounting questions related to COVID-19 crisis.
- Fundraising pivots and challenges.
- Human resource issues and concerns.
Whether you might need 10 or 60 minutes, one of our experts can help guide you through your issue. Consultations are available at no charge to County nonprofits.
Please fill out our intake form and let us know what you need. You will receive a response within two business days.