National Center for Family Philanthropy and Giving Compass created an interactive map of vetted relief funds across the country, including in New York.
The Council on Foundations has compiled a list of funding opportunities related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund: A group of 18 funders – including Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Robin Hood and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund – launched a $75 million fund to provide grants and interest-free loans to social services and arts and cultural organizations in New York City impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. It will provide unrestricted, flexible funding, as well as support for additional needs such as technology for remote work, additional staff support and hygiene equipment. Interested organizations can apply here.
Citi and the Citi Foundation have contributed more than $65 million for coronavirus response efforts. Food Bank for New York City, Free Arts NYC, USO of Metropolitan New York and United Neighborhood Houses are among the New York-based organizations that have benefited from funding or partnerships with Citi.
Robin Hood: The foundation will award grants, which will average $45,000, to New York City nonprofits in response to the coronavirus. The foundation will prioritize organizations helping vulnerable populations, providing or expanding emergency services as well as those facing additional expenses or gaps in funding for government contracts.
The New York Women’s Foundation is accepting applications on a rolling basis from current and former grantees in need of relief because of the COVID-19 pandemic until July 1. It will provide a six-month grant of up to $25,000 in general operating support or program-specific support if the grantee does work outside of New York City. Applicants with budgets of $2 million or less will be prioritized.
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