PHC announced Pop-Up Grants for Cultural Producers, a new grant program supporting efforts to sustain public engagement during the COVID-19 crisis.
The first wave of grants totaling $73,655 was distributed to Delaware County nonprofits on the front lines supporting vulnerable residents who are bearing the greatest impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the largest single donation in its 88 year history, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ) is spending $2.35 million to donate 500,000 N95 respirator masks and 81,000 face shields to address the serious shortage of critical personal protection equipment in New Jersey as a result of COVID-19.
The Barra Foundation is immediately dedicating $520,000 in grants to respond to the short-term needs of the region’s nonprofit organizations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with $50k in additional grant funds going to Food Connect to help feed those in urgent need.
Berks County Community Foundation has launched an emergency grant program to help Berks County nonprofits fill critical gaps in funding that have occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Foundation for Delaware County announced $1,055,488 in grant awards to 52 area nonprofits and the launch of the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund.
The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announced a $100,000 contribution from Bank of America to give laptops to Philadelphia students so they can begin learning from home by mid-April.
Grants provided to diverse organizations help to address vulnerable populations, mental health needs, economic challenges and changing circumstances for existing nonprofit partners.
William Penn Foundation announces new emergency fund for early education and $6.6 million in general Ooerating support grants for arts and culture organizations.
Funding from the Sixers will help get computers to students at home to allow distance learning during ongoing school closures due to COVID-19.
