Rochester, N.Y.— Monroe County is offering assistance to local nonprofits still recovering from the COVID pandemic.
Eligible organizations can now apply for direct operating aid grants through a $6 million fund.
It’s part of a $25 million ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) spending plan passed by the Monroe County Legislature earlier this week.
The plan focused on housing and health initiatives, among other things, but did not include funding for suburban youth and senior centers.
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“Our local non-profit organizations have always uplifted the families in our region who need them most,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “This funding will help organizations make ends meet and serve the growing demand for their essential services.
Applications are due by Sept. 13.
To be eligible for the grant funding, applicants must:
- Be a non-profit corporation authorized to do business in New York State
- Be registered with the New York Charities Bureau
- Operate a physical location in a Qualified Census Tract in Monroe County from at least 2019 to the present
- Have at least 51 percent of operations take place in Qualified Census Tracts in Monroe County from at least 2019 to the present
- Have filed a Form 990 in 2022 and 2023
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