Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 11, 2020) – A $10 million investment aimed at providing economic stabilization for nonprofit organizations providing critical services to Wisconsinites during COVID-19 was recently announced.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has affected folks and families across our state in nearly every aspect of their lives,” said Gov. Evers. “Our nonprofit organizations have been there every step of the way, answering the call to serve by providing critical and diverse services to Wisconsinites who are facing significant challenges.”
The COVID-19 Pandemic Response Nonprofit Grant Program will provide grant funding to eligible organizations that are providing critical services to individuals in the areas of health care, housing and shelter, adult education, or other services being provided in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Door County Emergency Response Fund is accepting requests for assistance.
All 501(c)(3) public charities, faith-based organizations, and other public entities serving the people of Door County are invited to submit a request for assistance as they respond to the health and economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Requests are reviewed on a weekly basis by a joint Community Foundation-United Way Task Force. Submissions received by Monday at 8 a.m. will typically receive a decision by Wednesday evening. Checks should be mailed within 5 business days of the decision.
For more information or to informally discuss your request before submission, please call the Community Foundation at (920) 746-1786 or send an email to responsefund@givedoorcounty.org.