Nonprofit organizations serving Gary residents can now apply for a share of the city's COVID-19 recovery money. The city is partnering with the Legacy Foundation to administer $500,000 of the city's federal American Rescue Plan funds, earmarked for nonprofits.
The foundation says organizations can apply for up to $50,000 for projects aiming to reduce the spread of COVID-19 or respond to the pandemic's economic impacts. An information session is planned for May 15, and grant applications are due by June 18 at 5:00 p.m.
To qualify, applicants must be a 501(c)(3) or 501(C)(19) tax-exempt organization. Projects should be focused on the city of Gary, and organizations located within the city will get priority.
More information can by found at legacyfdn.org.