The current COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the lives of many people within Summit County, from economic job losses, food insecurity, loss of benefits, loss of housing, struggle to find dependent care for young children, among other hardships. A portion of Summit County’s Nonprofit Grant Program funds have been allocated to cover expenditures incurred by residents and employees of Summit County, as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Summit County has charged Park City Community Foundation with managing applications for and distributing those funds. Intended recipients include nonprofit entities within Summit County that address the needs of individuals and families disproportionally impacted by COVID-19.
Given the uncertainty of the pandemic’s trend and the possibility of a second, government mandated quarantine – i.e. return to a shelter-in-place or continued reduction in tourism – this grant serves two purposes: 1) to secure basic human needs of those who reside and work in Summit County, and 2) to support resilience planning for uncertain economic times in 2021.
Individuals disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 may include, but are not limited to: immunocompromised individuals, those without health insurance, seniors, those at risk for eviction, workers with no access to sick days, people with limited English language proficiency, undocumented immigrants, hospitality and service sector workers, healthcare workers, gig economy workers, school children, and communities of color, among others.
Grants are generally expected to be spent by grant recipients by approximately June 15th, 2021.
The Community Foundation shall consider grant applications from organizations meeting the following eligibility requirements:
i. Conduct activities and programs consistent with the Community Foundation’s mission-related to health and human services and that provide relief to individuals and families experiencing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic
ii. Serve people living or working in Summit County, Utah (if the organization serves other jurisdictions as well, the organization must be able to demonstrate that the funding is targeted to people living or working in Summit County)
iii. Qualify as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue Code (applicants without 501(c)(3) status, but which have applied to the IRS for such status, may apply. Receipt letter from the IRS of application is required at time of application to PCCF); applicants without 501(c)(3) status, but which are operating under an organization qualified as a 501(c)(3) organization, may apply separately if they have their own advisory board and have the written consent of the qualified organization. In that case, the application must contain a letter of agreement between the two organizations, which sets forth the responsibilities of each organization)
iv. Publicly funded schools in Summit County, entities offering childcare services, senior care or educational tutoring.
Areas of support are not limited to but may include:
Financial stability
Housing security
Food security
Health (Well-being)
Education attainment
Grant decisions are made by a grants committee comprised of 9 community members and supported by 3 Community Foundation staff members (Community Impact Director, Grants & Impact Manager, and Executive Director).
The process is further informed by nonprofits, survey data, Summit County economic data, and focus groups of most impacted populations. Staff are informed by the City and County’s response teams to ensure that we are getting the best information.
Furthermore, we are informed by organizations in Summit County that have deep roots in community and strong experience working with the populations listed above.
As this is a first time and one-time grant program, we are unable to predict the average grant size. However, we are accepting requests up to $500,000 and will likely make grants between $25,000 – $250,000.
Grants will not be awarded for the following operational needs:
i. debt reductions, retiring past operating deficits, or to shore up the budget of the organization
ii. sponsorships, dinners, one-time events;
iii. fellowships;
iv. loans;
v. litigation;
vi. political or marketing campaigns;
vii. endowment funds;
viii. graduate and post-graduate research;
ix. for purposes that further political or religious doctrine.
We require all grantees to submit an “Outcome” report. It will document how the funds were expended and the impact the funds had on lives of people living or working in Summit County. This is due to Park City Community Foundation on June 30th, 2021.
An Outcome Report template, including instructions, will be provided to grantees. A copy of the report will be shared with Summit County.
Park City Community Foundation shall enter into a grant agreement with each selected organization.