Foundation Scotland has distributed over £1m to more than 260 groups since launching its new coronavirus emergency fund
More than £1 million has already been donated from an emergency fund to organisations across Scotland.
Foundation Scotland has distributed over £1m to more than 260 groups since launching its new emergency fund. The fund has been set up to support local charities and grassroots organisations across the country that are rapidly adapting and responding to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
The funder is appealing to other organisations in need to come forward and apply.
The Response, Recovery and Resilience Fund, delivered in partnership with the National Emergencies Trust, allows eligible groups to apply for grants between £1,000 and £5,000. The Community Foundation has designed a quick and simple online application form and is operating a swift turnaround time of just 72-hours so that groups receive support as rapidly as possible.
Nearly 300 organisations across Scotland have already received over £1,126,849 in total since the fund opened. The primary focus is to support groups that are adapting to local needs such as projects reaching vulnerable people that are self-isolating, vital help for foodbanks, aid for community response co-ordination, the purchase of safety equipment for caring groups and funds for those supporting health and wellbeing needs with Covid-19.
Chief executive of Foundation Scotland, Giles Ruck, said: “In this time of national crisis, it is critical to distribute funds quickly to where they are most urgently needed. The Foundation Scotland Response Fund is offering that emergency funding now, we have a typical turnaround time of 72 hours from application to payment. Organisations that applied last week have already received essential funds. We are assessing some incredible applications from dedicated organisations that are responding quickly and imaginatively to the challenges of COVID-19. We are eager to encourage other charities and community groups in need to apply so that funds can continue to reach those most in need through this challenging time.”
For more details, eligibility criteria and to apply online visit the Foundation Scotland website.
