COVID-19 Resources
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing our country, region, and community. The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation recognizes there are significant impacts on nonprofits and the populations they serve. We hope the list below provides useful information. We will continue to update this page as we learn more.
Arts
Americans for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts
Children and Families
Resilient Communities DC
- COVID-19 Resources and Information - A multitude of resources for children and families, as well as providers.
Employers
Littler
DC MAP, the Children’s Law Center and the DC Behavioral Health Association
- COVID-19 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Guide - A mental health guide that is child/family focus, but is helpful for many populations. It reflects behavioral health resources in DC that accept Medicaid and what types of services they are offering amid COVID-19.
Employment
DC Bar Pro Bono
- COVID-19 Paid Leave Benefits - “This legal alert summarizes recent guidance published by both the Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service to help small organizations comply with the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act and claim the relevant tax credits. Employees at most nonprofits and small businesses, along with certain self-employed individuals, have access to new employer-paid sick and family leave benefits, and employers will now be eligible to claim a dollar-for-dollar tax credit to recoup the costs of providing the leave.”
Georgetown Law
- COVID-19: Resources for Workers - “There is federal and state information included. Federal policies will apply to everyone, but states, counties, and even city policies may vary. When reading, be sure to check that the information applies to your state or locality. If you are a worker in the DMV, see the section at the bottom of the page for free assistance and the sidebar for various area-specific resources.”
Financial
D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness - "Organizations that received [PPP] must follow specific guidelines and complete a separate application to have all or part of the loan forgiven."
U.S. Small Business Administration
- Coronavirus Relief Options - SBA has created a website of resources in addition to traditional SBA funding programs
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information Sheet: Borrowers - A fact sheet outlining the Payment Protection Program
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - Information regarding the Payment Protection Program including frequently asked questions
DLA Piper
- Navigating the CARES Act for Nonprofit Organizations - DLPA Piper’s Corporate, Employment, Government Affairs, and Pro Bono teams present an overview of the key provisions for nonprofits in the US$2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act stimulus package. The webinar explored the loan and other grant opportunities available to nonprofits in the CARES Act.”
Economic Opportunity Funders
The Jewish Federations of North America
- Small Business & Nonprofit Loans - Guides to support nonprofits on accessing funds
Grantspace
- Emergency Financial Resources - Emergency Financial resources that include: Grants for Nonprofits, Grants for Individuals, Grants for Artists (all disciplines), and Grants for Small Businesses
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Food
Food and Nutrition Service - U.S. Department of Agriculture
- SNAP State by State COVID-19 Waivers
- FNS Actions to Respond to COVID-19 - “USDA intends to use all available program flexibilities and contingencies to serve FNS program participants across the 15 nutrition programs. They have already begun to issue waivers to ease program operations and protect the health of those who participate.
Food Research & Action Center
- COVID-19 Updates - Federal Research & Action Center response to COVID-19
Future Harvest CASA
- COVID-19 Resources for Farmers - Resources to find farmers or markets to help consumers connect with farmers and markets
Fraud
Signal Financial Federal Credit Union
- How to Avoid Fraud During the Pandemic - Tips to help prevent from falling victim to scams
Funds
Greater Washington Community Foundation
General
Washington, DC
- DC – DC’s official coronavirus page
- Regional COVID-19 Resources
Maryland
- Maryland – Maryland’s official coronavirus page
- Montgomery County Public Health Emergency Grant (PHEG) Program - “The Montgomery County Public Health Emergency Grant program is designed to provide financial assistance to Montgomery County for-profit businesses (including sole proprietorships and independent contractors) and nonprofit organizations that have experienced significant financial loss caused directly or indirectly by a public health emergency. Local businesses may be eligible for grants of up to $75,000.”
Virginia
- Virginia – Virginia’s official coronavirus page
FY 2021 Updated Budget Proposal: In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Mental Health
The Center for Mind-Body Medicine
- Reducing Stress and Restoring Hope - a Free CMBM Self-Care Workshop - Video workshop of the biology of trauma and stress and ways to reduce stress while restoring hope
States
National Conference of State Legislatures
- NCSL Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for States - State lawmakers are taking extra steps to respond to and anticipate the impacts of the virus. NCSL is committed to providing timely responses to state research requests and the essential knowledge needed to guide state action. This page is updated daily to reflect new resources in policy areas ranging from education to health care costs and access.
Candid
- Funds for Coronavirus Relief - The list focuses on funds hosted at US-based foundations that serve nonprofits, though others outside of these criteria may appear as well. Resources can be filtered by state and county.
Health
CareFirst
CDC
Kaiser Health
Federal Communications Commission
Funders for LGBTQ Issues
- LGBTQ Funding Resources in the COVID-19 Response - This page is intended as a hub of resources and information for funders seeking to address the unique needs of LGBTQ communities in the COVID-19 pandemic.
John Hopkins Center for Health Security
HR
Unemployment & Workforce Solutions
- COVID-19 Employer Toolkit - “We've assembled the Top COVID-19 Resources to help nonprofit employers navigate the Coronavirus impact on organizations and their employees."
Law
DC Bar Pro Bono
- Nonprofit Attorney Office Hours - DC Bar Pro Bono created this form to request a free 20-minute (max) brief advice web or telephone consultation with attorneys from the Nonprofit & Small Business Legal Assistance Programs. Attorneys are available to discuss any business law topic affecting established or start-up nonprofit organizations, including governance, IRS/tax compliance, employment law, intellectual property, and other areas. "Office Hours" are held every Friday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Biennial Reports Due June 1 for D.C. Nonprofits - April 1 is the usual deadline for nonprofits to file their Biennial Report, Form BRA-25, with the D.C. Government's Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA). However, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, nonprofits with reports due April 1, 2020, now have until June 1, 2020.
Compass
- Thought Partner and On Demand Consulting Programs – Short-term pro bono services focused on the need
- On Demand Projects – Client Application
Risk Management
Harvard Business School
Technology
Prepare. Respond. Serve
Unemployment
The Aspen Institute
- COVID-19 and Unemployment Insurance - A Discussion with Rebecca Dixon - "USDA intends to use all available program flexibilities and contingencies to serve our program participants across our 15 nutrition programs. We have already begun to issue waivers to ease program operations and protect the health of participants."