LaPorte County Foundation Implements COVID-19 Plan
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe Board of Directors of the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte have approved a plan to provide emergency grants to organizations working to combat the coronavirus pandemic’s impact in LaPorte County.
Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the COVID-19 Emergency Grants Plan will support both immediate and long-term needs.
“Our mission dictates that we address the COVID-19 health crisis at a local level, and we are pleased to have been able to put this plan in place so quickly,” said Board Chairman Jeff Bernel.
The publication says phase one of the plan will focus on immediate needs. During this time, food needs, the elderly, at-risk populations, supplies for emergency response, nonprofit funding and protective gear for health care and first responders will be prioritized.
The foundation says it intends to provide support through May 30.
Phase two will address long-term effects such as funding recovery efforts.
Organizations can request $1,000 to $50,000. The publication says application decisions will be determined within 48 hours and funds will be sent electronically to the applying organization.
“We must be able to respond quickly as our needs as a community change,” said foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Maria Fruth.