Coronavirus COVID-19 grants, loans, funding opportunities and financial assistance to respond to the corona pandemic crisis that has impacted individuals, artists, communities, nonprofit organizations and businesses.
Opportunity for USA organizations to receive matching funds for projects to benefit communities impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The opportunity is intended to support a wide range of community benefit projects, including but not limited to projects to benefit community members with lost income, to benefit vulnerabl...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and consortia to promote healthcare-related distance learning in rural regions. Applicants are encouraged to identify how their project addresses Coronavirus (COVID-19) responses. Required registrations must be completed prio...
Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations for research that focuses on the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on racial equality. A letter of intent and memorandum of understanding are required prior to applying. Funding is intended to explore the effects of the pandemic on minorities, specifically with regards to their...
Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to help environment-focused organizations continue to work and function remotely during the pandemic. Rapid response grants are available to individual nonprofi...
Grants of $10,000 to Minnesota small businesses for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist businesses that face economic hardship resulting from the pandemic. Grants may be used for working capital to support payroll expenses, rent, mortgage payments, utility bills, and other...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for food initiatives in communities impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Priority will be given to projects that benefit members of the Venezuelan diaspora and other vulnerable populations throughout the United States. The program seeks to provide funds to ...
Grants to Minnesota cities, townships, and tribes in eligible locations to assist local businesses impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for local governments to create community lending programs for businesses adversely impacted by the health crisis. Grants should benefit northeastern Minnes...
Grants and cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, public and private entities, and housing organizations to protect citizens in areas affected by the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) from discrimination in housing-related services. Required registrations may take four weeks or longer to complete.
Grants and in-kind support to USA eligible entrepreneurs to benefit businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Funding is intended for female entrepreneurs to strengthen neighborhoods and cities. Funding is also intended to help alleviate the immediate needs and support the long...
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with institutions and universities for adjustments to research projects due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist with new costs associated with adaptations or modifications to an original research plan as a...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a contest to develop Coronavirus (COVID-19)-related technology solutions that benefit developing countries. Participants will compete for prize packages valued at $500 and $1,500. The purpose of the program is to support developing countries throu...
Grants of $2,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA eligible educators for professional development. The purpose of this program is to support teachers and education professionals in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to prepare teachers to meet the unique needs of students in the 2020-2021 schoo...
Grants of $2,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA eligible educators to address student needs in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Grant funds may be used to purchase supplies, materials, technology, and equipment. Proposals should focus on supporting individuality and creativity in student learning, while clearl...
In-kind grants of technology to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and businesses to support research related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to advance research and understanding about COVID-19 and to improve the ability to respond to the pandemic.
Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA small business owners for relief during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Funding is intended to provide emergency support to small businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to grant funds, grantees will receive ongoing support from the funding source...
Loans of up to $5,000 to Minnesota small businesses in eligible locations for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding, in the form of a forgivable loan, is intended to assist local businesses that face economic hardship due to the pandemic. Eligible businesses are located in Scott County.
Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic and research institutions, private and nonprofit organizations, UN and governmental agencies, and private companies to address education needs during large-scale disruptions. Proposals that offer immediate responses, as well as preventative solutions are welcome. Please not...
Grants of $5,000 to USA individual artists for urgent financial support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist artists who are experiencing severe financial setbacks due to the pandemic. Practicing artists must be able to demonstrate a sustained commitment to their work, careers, and...
In-kind grants of software and support to USA, Canada, and International schools and IHEs. Funding is intended to improve the experience of faculty, staff, and students who are learning and working from home during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This program is designed to give institutions the ability to secure acce...
In-kind grants to USA, Canada, and International institutions of higher education and K-12 schools for technical support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. The purpose of this program is to help schools move their operations online. Grant recipients will receive in-kind services including a Business Continuit...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofits, agencies, and public schools and IHEs to provide support to communities in eligible locations in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to help small towns respond and recover to challenges affecting vulnerable residents due to the pandemic. Requests will al...
Grants of $1,000 to USA licensed nail professionals whose lives and businesses have been significantly affected by closures during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) health crisis. Funding is intended to provide temporary, direct financial relief to nail professionals who cannot maintain their regular income during this time. Gran...
Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories individuals who have been affected by cancer to offset the financial hardships of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The purpose of funding is to ease the financial burden of those previously or currently afflicted with cancer and who are also financially affected by the financial effects of th...
Grant to a USA, Canada, or International start-up or social enterprise to mitigate the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to address difficulties facing the business community. Priority will be given to early-stage and growth-stage startups launching an innovative product or idea. The goal ...
Grants and loans to USA community organizations to mitigate the negative economic impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for financial assistance in eligible project areas, including but not limited to, real estate, hospitality, health care, government operations, infrastructure, both commercial...
Grants of up to $500 to USA Black women artists for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for applicants that have lost gigs, opportunities, or income due to COVID-19 or as a stipend for an on-going creative project. The goal of the funding source is to continue empowering black women and ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible entrepreneurs for support in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to enable minority fashion designers to expand their business. Eligible applicants are BIPOC designers with independent labels who have been in business for two or more ye...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and individuals to compete for a prize to develop an online application that connects users during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Successful applicants will design an advanced web application, using a platform preselected by the fundin...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible locations to address community needs, including needs related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and recent social unrest. Applicants should contact a program officer prior to submitting an application. Applicants must serve the residents of the ...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, LEND programs, and UCEDDs to improve health care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during emergencies or pandemics such as Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to support the development of additional educational materials, implem...
Grants to USA researchers for studies related to the impact of changing economies for less-skilled workers. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to apply. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, research should address social, political, economic, or psychological disruptions of the health crisis that affect social and ...
Grants to USA scholars to support research on the economic, political, and social effects of the shifting ethnic and racial composition on the nation. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recent mass protests, funding is intended for research in the context of ...
Grants to USA scholars for economic research related to psychology, political science, sociology, and other social sciences. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and recent mass protests, funding is intended for research that addresses the political, economic, or psych...
Grants to USA scholars for research that addresses multiple factors contributing to inequality. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recent mass protests, funding is intended for research in the context of these crises, which examines economic, po...
Grants to USA investigators for research in all areas of social science that relate to decision-making. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recent mass protests, funding is intended for research that addresses the political, economic, or psychological disrupti...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota local units of government, nonprofit organizations, and school districts in eligible locations to address community needs. Funding is intended to respond to the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Applicants must serve the people and communities in Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow...
Loans to USA nonprofit and veteran organizations, individuals, small businesses, and Tribal businesses to assist with salary expenses and job retention in the wake of the COVID-19/Coronavirus health crisis. Loans are intended to help organizations and self-employed individuals maintain payroll between now and the end of Ju...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota K-12 schools, school districts, and food service providers to develop new relationships with local producers and markets during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Types of foods eligible for procurement under this grant include, but are not limited to, fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota food-related businesses and agricultural producers to acquire equipment to increase sales to schools during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to cover the cost of new equipment, as well as contractor costs and materials for installation.
Grants to Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to positively impact communities affected by Coronavirus (Covid-19) where the funding source has a business presence. Applicants requesting support for capital campaigns or large-scale initiatives must contact program staff pr...
Grants to USA and Canada charitable and nonprofit organizations for projects that address inequities that have been worsened by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Preference will be given to organizations with a wider geographic reach and with scalable programs. Applications must also address one or more of the four Fund...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible cities to improve health outcomes among pregnant and postpartum women in the aftermath of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. The purpose of this program is to promote health equity and decrease the rate of maternal mortality. Proposals are welcome from community-base...
Grants to USA legal entities and individual food producers to address the financial impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to mitigate significant price declines and market supply chain disruptions. Eligible commodities include specialty crops, livestock, and non-specialty crops.
Awards of up to $10,000 to USA educators, administrators, and school staff members to recognize outstanding positive impact on the lives of students. Nominations are accepted for K-12 educators and employees in public, charter, and private schools. The purpose of the program is to honor teachers and staff who exemplify ex...
Grants to Minnesota businesses for financial assistance during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Funding is intended to support locally owned and operated businesses impacted by the pandemic. Funds may be used for marketing services and advertising products supplied by the funding source.
Grants to Northeastern Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible counties for community benefit programs. Due to the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), emphasis will be placed on supporting basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, and other essential services. Funding is intended specificall...
Grants of up to $750 to Minnesota immigrant-owned small businesses in eligible locations to mitigate the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Grant funds may be used for business expenses such as rent, utilities, working capital, and taxes. The purpose of the Immigrant Business Disaster Relief Grant Program...
Grants to USA individuals at private organizations, academic institutions, and government laboratories for biomedical research projects addressing issues related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease or the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Applicants must submit a preliminary paper prior to applying.
Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize humanitarian efforts, including those efforts addressing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Awards are intended to recognize the exceptional impact that nominees' actions have made on preserving human life and advancing humanitarian causes in the face of a...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for marketing activities that promote local and statewide tourism in response to the effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to provide support for travel organizations and promotional agencies to attract visitors and enhance the local economy.