NOTICE: ROUND FOUR OF DISASTER RELIEF GRANT APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2021.

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES SERVING THE MORTON AREA’S COVID-19 RELATED NEEDS.

The Morton Area Disaster Relief Fund is a pass-through fund that will accept tax-deductible donations to be used for grants to established community-based organizations that are directly supporting local residents and families who are most affected by emerging health, economic, and social impacts.

While the Fund is not able to provide grants to individuals, community-based organizations that have experience and history of providing people and families with services and support will be eligible. An advisory committee will make recommendations to the MCF Board of Directors about where unmet needs and funding gaps exist.

Eligibility Requirements:

Grants may be made to nonprofit organizations, schools, or units of government located in or significantly serving THE MORTON, IL AREA.
Preference is given to requests from agencies that can demonstrate urgency, timeliness, and impact.
Priority areas for funding include requests that show the agency is meeting basic human needs of residents in the Morton area, including but not limited to emergency food and basic supplies, interim housing and shelter, primary health care services, utility and financial assistance, supports for children and other vulnerable populations, and nonprofit safety and operations assistance
Applicant demonstrates a need for funding due to the pandemic or the impact of following public health recommendations, for the purpose of either:

o Continuity of operations support due to increased expenses or decreased revenue

o Providing new, increased, or changed support to affected people, organizations, businesses, or communities

Grants cannot be used for the following:

To fund endowments, contingency funds, reserves, interest, or taxes.
For sectarian or religious purposes or for organizations operated primarily for the benefit of their own membership.
For the payment of political organizations or campaigns.
To purchase benefit tickets, respond to telephone solicitations, or national fund raising efforts.

FIRST TIME GRANT APPLICANT? If this is the first time you’ve ever applied for a grant from the Morton Community Foundation, you’ll need to send an email and attach the following documents to your email:

Your organization’s Federal Charitable Designation document with EIN#.
Listing of the names of your Board of Directors
Your organization’s most recent financial report approved by your Board of Directors.

COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund Grant Application

Name of Organization

...or Project Name

Charitable Status

Qualified organizations include those recognized under Section 501 ( c ) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, government entities, or schools. Select one of the following. Choices (check one)

We are a registered 501( c )3

We are a registered government entity 170(b)(1)(A)(v)

We are a registered school 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)

Morton Area Impact

Please provide your Mission Statement and the specific way the Morton area will be served by this grant. (For example, you may be eligible to serve a whole county but but are applying for a grant due to work you'll be doing in the Morton area.)

Type of Priority

Of the following, which describes your organization?

1. Organizations providing basic needs services to populations that were already vulnerable before the pandemic, or that are disproportionately affected by the pandemic and the impact of the resulting public health measures on finances and service availability.

2. Organizations providing any services to such vulnerable or disproportionately affected populations as described above.

3. Other nonprofit organizations experiencing challenges due to following public health recommendations, with a focus on those that need support to implement remote work or that are at high risk of staff reductions.

Impact and Response Statement

Describe the impact of COVID-19 on your organization and/or those you serve. Use any or all of the following prompts... • What impact is your organization and those you serve experiencing due to the pandemic or due to following the public health recommendations? • What is your current or planned response to that impact in the next eight weeks? What do you need? • Please describe the new increased, or changed support, if any, you will provide over the next eight weeks, and to whom.

Requested Grant Amount

• What amount are you requesting (MAXIMUM $1,000 per Non-Profit Organizartion)? • Provide a brief budget/itemization of items and amounts that total the requested amount or more.

Collaboration and Resources

What other resources, if any, are available or becoming available to you and those you serve? How are governmental entities planning to support your work?

Primary Contact Name

First Name

Last Name

Primary Contact Title

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Primary Contact Phone

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Primary Contact Email

Primary Contact Mailing Address

Address 1

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City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

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AGREE

By clicking I AGREE and the SUBMIT button, I agree that: • I have read and understand the grant guidelines. • I am authorized by my organization to apply for this grant. • If funds are granted, my organization will enter into a grant agreement with the Morton Community Foundation, which will require the following along with standard requirements: o We will spend all the grant funds during the grant period. o If we cannot spend all grant funds during the grant period, we’ll request a grant extension from the Morton Community Foundation, If a grant extension is not granted, we agree that we will return all remaining funds to the Morton Community Foundation for the Morton Area Disaster Relief Fund. o We agree to submit a final grant report within 60 days of the final grant. If an extension is needed, please let us know.

I AGREE

Morton Area Disaster Relief Fund
Grant Application

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES SERVING THE MORTON AREA’S COVID-19 RELATED NEEDS.

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Morton Area Disaster Relief FundGrant Application

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES SERVING THE MORTON AREA’S COVID-19 RELATED NEEDS.

Morton Area Disaster Relief Fund
Grant Application