Community Resource Center Lists COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Response Resources March 27, 2020

CRC will distribute a weekly COVID-19 response newsletter for the foreseeable future to our full statewide mailing list to spread the word about resources and opportunities available in response to this crisis. We are curating a full list on our website as well, if you have information you would like to share, please contact Nellie Stagg at stagg@crcamerica.org.

Funding Opportunities  Foundations and organizations across the state are coming together to provide emergency funding to support Colorado communities as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below we have highlighted new and urgent opportunities. For a full list, please visit our website. National Health Care for the Homeless Council & Kaiser Permanente Immediate Impact Grants | Deadline 3/30 at 4 p.m. MST  Partnership funding pool to meet the health needs of people experiencing homelessness in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unrestricted grants will generally range from $25,000-$50,000.  NextFifty Initiative  COVID-19 Response Fund A dedicated fund that will distribute up to $1,000,000 in grants to support organizations which have seen their operations greatly impacted by COVID-19. The COVID-19 Response Fund is intended for one-time, immediate general operating support for Colorado nonprofits whose work primarily benefits older adults (those 50+) that does not exceed 17% of the organization’s operating budget for a maximum of $25,000. Caring for Denver Funding in Support of COVID-19 A new COVID-19 Support Fund to help community and frontline responders amid this crisis. An emergency childcare program for children of those providers in Denver supporting critically at-risk populations has been created. Stimulus Bill Provides Support for Nonprofits The Chronicle of Philanthropy | Americans for the Arts Action Fund Within the $2 trillion stimulus bill expected to clear Congress on Friday, nonprofits with 500 or fewer employees will be eligible for Small Business Administration loans of up to $10 million and are also eligible for expedited loans of up to $1 million. Nonprofits that keep their employees on the payroll from February 15 to June 30 could have their loans forgiven, turning the loan into a grant. The bill also includes direct support for both nonprofit cultural organizations and state and local arts and humanities agencies.  Colorado COVID Relief Fund Eligibility & Funding Priorities | First Deadline 4/4 The Colorado COVID Relief Fund is hosted by the State of Colorado and Mile High United Way, and is a collaborative effort from many of our state’s leading funders. The Colorado COVID Relief Fund’s purpose is to raise and coordinate allocation of funds based on prevention, impact and recovery needs of community-based organizations in Colorado. This Fund is organized to ensure that the most acute community needs across the state are being addressed and that community voice is reflected in all funding decisions made over time. Through this Fund, eligible community-based organizations across Colorado may receive a general operating grant of up to $25,000. The current Fund application deadlines are every two weeks. Philanthropy Colorado COVID-19 Resources Our partners at Philanthropy Colorado have compiled and regularly update information on COVID-19 resources. Visit their website to learn more about Colorado's philanthropic response to COVID-19. Click Here For More

Trainings Rapid Response Roundtables CRC will be hosting free weekly Rapid Response Roundtable webinars to discuss the most pressing community needs we have heard emerge from statewide partners in the field as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist communities across the state in their response work, these webinars will create space for nonprofits to share their innovations with each other, highlight funding available to meet immediate needs, and to catalyze collaboration across our sector in this challenging time.  CRC will moderate dialogues with diverse, statewide nonprofit partners and funders working to support organizations in their response efforts, with the opportunity for additional audience participation. Each webinar will focus on a specific and urgent community need - the first four topics are food security, telehealth, seniors and older adults, and domestic violence. Additional topics will be selected to address evolving needs. Food Security | Wednesday, April 1 | 2:00-3:15 PM Telehealth | Wednesday, April 8 | 9:30 - 10:45 AM Seniors and Older Adults | Wednesday, April 15 | 9:30 - 10:45 AM Domestic Violence & Family Wellness | Wednesday, April 22 | 9:30 - 10:45 AM Click Here to Register