SCRC awarded COVID-19 grant

A final round of grants totaling $200,000 from the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund for Idaho will go to community organizations throughout the state to help low-income individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability, food insecurity and/or domestic violence, along with those in need of physical or mental healthcare, and childcare.

Since April, $1.3 million has been awarded. The Steering Committee, comprised of community leaders from throughout the state, will continue to monitor and evaluate the effects of the coronavirus on communities and will be ready to respond quickly to a resurgence of the virus later this year or to commit additional funding to long-term recovery.

Among those receiving a grant was the Sandpoint Community Resource Center, which received $15,880 for operating expenses. SCRC is dedicated to bringing hope to people who don’t know where to turn by connecting them to the resources they need.

Organizations have flexibility to use the funds to meet their greatest needs.

Grant applications were reviewed by a rapid response team and approved by the steering committee.

Both are comprised of local community members, nonprofit leaders and others. Final approval comes from the ICF Board Executive Committee.

The COVID-19 Fund for Idaho received significant support from foundations, companies and individuals throughout Idaho. Lead Funding Partners are: Micron Foundation and Micron’s Boise team members, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, Wells Fargo Foundation and Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health.

The partners in the effort are: Idaho Community Foundation, Idaho Nonprofit Center, United Way of Treasure Valley and United Ways throughout Idaho, including: Twin County United Way (Lewiston), United Way of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County, United Way of Moscow/Latah County, United Way of North Idaho, United Way of South Central Idaho and United Way of Southeastern Idaho.