Local charities can now apply to get a grant from the Dauphin & District Community Foundation (DDCF).
The DDCF received $40,000 in funding as part of the federal government's Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) program.
Executive Director Kit Daley explains the Foundation will now divide up the money to local charities that are helping people disproportionally affected by the COVID-19 situation.
“We’re very excited that we’re getting these applications in, and we’re able to provide these grants.”
Applicants for the funding must be registered charities, or qualified donees — as long as the project they are applying for is helping people affected by COVID-19.
The deadline to apply is July 27th.
Daley explains the process to apply is very simple, and accepted applicants won’t have to wait long to receive the grant.
“The application process is very streamlined — it will take less than 20 minutes with a computer. It’s a very quick turnaround, we are viewing applications weekly. So from the time an organization applies to the time they get their check — we’re saying it could be within 10 days.”
To apply, or see if your project qualifies, visit the DDCF website for more information.
