Another call for applications to a $350 million Emergency Community Support Fund

Three organizations continue to look for applications, including locally, to a $350 Million Emergency Community Support Fund.

Last month The Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada and United Way Centraide Canada launched a call for applications to the fund.

Officials say COVID-19 has made it challenging for many organizations that provide vital services to address the needs of individuals who are vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19.

They’re still looking for groups to tap into the federal money to continue their important work in the community.

Application deadlines vary, but are all in July.

In May, the North Bay and Area Community Foundation announced they would be providing $156,000 in funding for local charities through this program.

Check out their website at www.nbacf.ca

The Canadian Red Cross Emergency Support for Community Organizations will be delivered through two main programs:

• Granting Program for Non-Profits
• Preventing Disease Transmission Training and Equipment Program for non-profits, registered charities, and qualified donee

Community Foundations of Canada, and community foundations across Canada, will support:

• Granting programs for registered charities and qualified donees.

United Way Centraide Canada, through its local United Way Centraide members, will support:

• • Granting programs for registered charities and qualified donees. Some local United Way Centraides may work with non-profit organizations to deliver local services.

For more information on the program and funding options check out the websites of the Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada and United Way Centraide Canada.

(File photo by station staff)