Durham, N.C. – The pandemic has led many Americans to depend heavily upon government-issued relief and support from organizations committed to providing support to those needing assistance to survive the worldwide crisis. Durham County Government is now offering funding help to nonprofit agencies providing response to COVID related hardships experienced throughout the community. Applications for available funding will be accepted until Thursday, November 12, 2020.
The 18-month funding program, running from January 1, 2021 until June 30, 2022, will seek proposals from Durham-based nonprofits that address both COVID response and recovery issues, as well as plan for stronger, more equitable systems in the aftermath of COVID, across four strategic target areas. The four strategic areas of focus for available funding include:
- Food Security
- Child, Youth, and Family Wellness and Learning
- Workforce Development
- Safe and Stable Housing
Application details and more about the nonprofit funding opportunity, can be found here.
Nonprofit agencies awarded funding support from the Durham County nonprofit grant will be announced in early January 2021. Recipients of funds will be required to meet with Durham County staff to finalize a quarterly report template, including a list of activities, deliverables, and performance measures.
The County will hold two information sessions about the new process via Zoom videoconferencing on the following dates:
- Tuesday, October 20, from 7 to 8 p.m.
- Thursday, October 22, from 11 a.m. to noon
The scheduled information sessions are non-mandatory. Attending the upcoming sessions is optional and will not be required to apply for or receive available funding.
For more information about Durham County’s new COVID-focused nonprofit funding, visit the County Budget and Management Services Nonprofit Agency Funding webpage. Questions about eligibility or application process should be directed to Budget and Management Analyst Anna Hawksworth at ahawksworth@dconc.gov.
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