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CONTACT: Mary Spencer, President & CEO, CFAAC
mary@cfaac.org | 410.280.1102

CFAAC Rolls Out Crisis Response Fund Phase II with Federal CARES Act Funds

(Annapolis, MD, November 19, 2020) The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC),  using $1 million in COVID-19 Relief Federal CARES Act Funding from Anne Arundel County, is administering this grant program to provide financial assistance to eligible nonprofits that sustained a loss of income/revenue and/or an increase of expenses due to COVID-19 impacts on their operations and communities.

Grants of up to $10,000 will be made to Anne Arundel County 501(c)(3) nonprofits who meet the criteria and demonstrate a need for financial support due to COVID-19 impacts on their operations and programs, such as cancelled fundraising events, lower than expected fundraising support, lost program income, or increased expenses due to state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions.

“It’s hard to imagine a more difficult time for our county’s nonprofits – the community need is greater, programs and fundraisers are being postponed, and budgets are being stretched as a result,” said Mary Spencer, CFAAC President & CEO. “Yet, these nonprofits need to be on the front lines every day providing essential programs and services that are helping our county residents tackle the incredible challenges posed by COVID-19. They need all the help they can get to continue their important work in the community."

Applications are currently being accepted, with grants awarded on a rolling basis. All applicants must be Anne Arundel County 501(c)(3) nonprofits that serve communities within the county. Grant requests of up to $10,000 will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, until the December 15^th deadline or until the $1 million of funding has been awarded. Expenses must have been incurred between March 15, 2020 and December 30, 2020. Funding must be fully expended by December 30, 2020.

Requests will be reviewed, and grants awarded as quickly as possible. The size of awards will be based on demonstrated need, as well as the volume of applications received. Grant guidelines and application materials are available at www.cfaac.org/phase-ii-community-crisis-response-fund-cares-act-funding.html.

About CFAAC:

The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3), publicly supported philanthropic organization with the long-term goal of building permanent funds that provide support to local nonprofit organizations through grants and special projects. Our mission is to inspire and promote giving in Anne Arundel County by connecting people who care with causes that matter. Established in 1998, CFAAC is one of the largest funders of nonprofit organizations in Anne Arundel County. To date, CFAAC distributed nearly $3 million to a variety of nonprofit organizations. Learn more at www.cfaac.org.

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