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Regional Nonprofit Emergency Grant Application

For San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties

The Opportunity

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting nonprofit organizations in dramatic ways due to

closures and event cancelations; a surge in demand for services; and challenges enforcing

strict public health guidelines (including social distancing and self-quarantining).

During this time of incredible need, SVCF is accepting applications for nonprofit

organizations serving San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. It is expected that these

funds will address loss of revenue and/or unexpected costs, such as:

• Increased sick days or other benefits needed for staff impacted by the illness

• Supplies related to health and hygiene (e.g., masks, gowns, gloves and other protective equipment) as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control or county public health departments

• Technology upgrades or purchase of virtual communication vehicles

• Other operational expenses related to shifts in direct service plans or the provision of emergency services.

Eligibility

For this RFP, nonprofit emergency grants are open to organizations serving San Mateo and

Santa Clara counties. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3)s, those with a fiscal sponsor

with a 501(c)(3) designation, or those that are public agencies.

Diversity and Inclusion

SVCF will only make grants to organizations that do not discriminate based on race, color,

national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, religious affiliation, age, gender, marital

status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected

status under applicable law. Organizations with religious affiliations will be considered for

funding only if the project for which they seek support addresses the needs of the wider

community without regard to religious beliefs.

Maximum Request

A maximum request of up to $50,000 per applicant.

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Application Process

Please submit:

1) A grant cover sheet.2) Domestic Bank wire transfer information

3) A short narrative proposal (see questions below).

4) A dated organizational budget for the current fiscal year including revenue sources

Please submit completed applications to NPEmergencyFund@siliconvalleycf.org.

Background on the COVID-19 Regional Nonprofit Emergency Fund

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting nonprofit organizations in dramatic ways. SVCF’s local

partners are already experiencing the following: lost revenue due to closures and event

cancelations; a surge in demand for services; and challenges maintaining operations while

enforcing strict public health guidelines (including social distancing and self-quarantining).

During this time of incredible need, SVCF will partner with our colleague community

foundations across the 10-county Bay Area region to raise funds for general

support/operating grants for nonprofit organizations that are working in Alameda, Contra

Costa, Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Santa Cruz and Solano counties.

This application is specifically for nonprofit organizations serving San Mateo and Santa

Clara counties. Please continue checking www.siliconvalleycf.org/coronavirus-response for

updates on additional funding.

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Grant Cover Sheet

Organization Information

Organization Legal Name:

EIN if applicable: Website:

Organization Address:

Organization Phone:

Grant Information

Grant/Project Title:

Proposed Duration: months Start Date (pick one): ☐ ASAP ☐ Other

Request Amount: $

Contact Information

Primary Contact/Project Lead

Must work for grantee organization, responsible for grant implementation, receives correspondence,

and handles grant reporting and monitoring.

Full Name including prefix:

Title: Email:

Address:

Direct Phone: Ext:

Secondary contact, if anyFull Name including prefix:

Title: Email:

Address:

Direct Phone: Ext:

Signatory (required) Contact authorized to sign for grant award. Office of Sponsored Projects,

Executive Director. The grant award letter is sent via email, and the primary and payment contacts are

copied.

Full Name including prefix:

Title: Email:

Address:

Direct Phone: Ext:

Communications (if applicable)

Designated contact primarily responsible for media, content development, and press releases.

Full Name including prefix:

Title: Email:

Address:

Direct Phone: Ext:

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Payment Contact (required)

Contact for electronic payment. Payment information form will only be sent to this contact.

Full Name including prefix:

Title: Email:

Address:

Direct Phone: Ext:

Domestic Bank Wire Transfer Information Form

Please fill out the files below with your organization’s bank’s details for receiving incoming wire

transfers.

Note: Your organization’s bank may have a different routing/ABA # for wires from what is used for direct,

or ACH payments. Please confirm the ABA# for wire transfers with your bank as it may be differ from the

number that may appear on checks.

Beneficiary Bank Information (Required by sending bank)

Beneficiary Account Name:

Beneficiary Account Number:

Beneficiary Bank Wire ABA Number:

Beneficiary Bank Name:

Bank Street Address:

Bank City, State, Zip Country

Beneficiary (Grantee) Information (required by sending bank)

Street Address:

City, State Zip

Further Credit Information, if applicable *For Further Credit/**For Benefit Of

*FFC / **FBO Account Name:

*FFC / **FBO Account Number:

Special Instructions, if applicable:

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Grant Proposal (one page maximum)Describe in one sentence the purpose for which funding is being sought Please start with

“To support...” or “In support of...” (char count: 166 spaces)

Please select which county/s your organization serves.

San Mateo county Santa Clara county

Financial Impact (char count 570 spaces)What is the estimated financial impact of this disruption on your organization? Please include:- How much does organization have in reserves in operating budget?- How long will your organization's reserves last, if/when used?- What other revenue sources are supporting your organization, if any, during the current crisis?

Operating Budget

What is your organization’s current operating budget for this fiscal year? Please select one:

If serving Santa Clara County, check here if serving San Jose.

Disruptions due to COVID-19 (char count: 1425 spaces)Describe the organizational activities or everyday operations that have been disrupted

and require support from SVCF’s COVID-19 Regional Nonprofit Emergency Fund.