COVID-19 Relief Funds Continue to Flow to Local Nonprofits in Need
 Response Fund Announces 10th Round of Funding Allocations
Evansville, IN – The COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund of the Greater Evansville Region has awarded a tenth round of allocations, granting nearly $245,000 to five of the seven nonprofit applicants. In total, the Response Fund has distributed more than $1.9 million, approving funds for 83 of the 113 applications to date. Of the total distributed, $1.5 million has benefited relief efforts, $335,000 has funded recovery initiatives and $45,000 has been awarded for restoration. Â
This round of allocations will help provide funding for emergency food service, family support for preschool, personal protective and sanitization equipment, expansion of a collaborative nonprofit assistance tracking program, and the development of “safe spaces†in rehabilitation and senior centers. Â
As part of Round Ten, Joshua Academy Preschool was awarded more than $34,000 to provide family support, to purchase personal protective equipment and school supplies, and to establish a virtual learning platform. Because of the economic effects of the pandemic, many families can no longer afford childcare or preschool. These services are not only essential in building early childhood success, but are also critical for parents in obtaining and maintaining employment. Â
A revised application that incorporates new criteria for funding Recovery and Restoration initiatives is in development and will be available soon. In the meantime, agencies are encouraged to continue to apply and will be evaluated on relief, recovery, and restoration criteria. The application can be found at www.covidresponsefund.com.
Tenth Round Funding Recipients:
Organization: Feed Evansville – Evansville, Indiana
Awarded $97,000
Organization: For Evansville – Evansville, Indiana
Awarded $45,000
Organization: Gibson County Area Rehabilitation Centers, Inc. – Princeton, Indiana
Awarded $30,042
