Grants and Funding During the COVID-19 Pandemic

It is now April 2020. No one reading this would’ve expected the fallout of the global pandemic that is COVID-19. We’re facing stay-at-home orders, many of our family and friends getting sick or dying from the coronavirus, and we will forever be changed by this incredible moment.

COVID-19 has devastated the economy and exposed the vulnerabilities in all of our industries, but especially the nonprofit industry. Many nonprofits who worked so hard to build a strong donor base and a comprehensive fundraising strategy have suddenly been crippled by closings and layoffs. Though some nonprofits have switched to virtual events to raise money and maintain their operations, much of their attention has turned to seeking grants to survive.

The silver lining in all of this chaos is the incredible response from local communities, Congress, government agencies, foundations and corporations. In the midst of the U.S. economy breaking down in front of our eyes, suddenly there has been an outpouring of support from literally everywhere. Nonprofits find themselves in a situation unlike any other - with multiple options to pursue funding and support.