MHC American Rescue Plan (ARP) COVID-19 Relief Fund Application

MHC American Rescue Plan (ARP) COVID-19 Relief Fund Application

Please fill out the following for your organization or Tribal Nation. You can use the tabs to switch between application sections, or hit the "Next" or "Back" button. You must hit the Submit button (on the "Submit" tab) in order for the application to be reviewed.
If you would like to prepare your answers in advance of filling them in on the form, you can refer to the list of questions here.
Organization Name or Tribal Nation*
Ex: Organization Name or Tribal Nation
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal / Zip Code
Website
Who should we contact about notification and administration of this grant? *

First NameLast Name
Position/Title in the Applicant Organization*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
What type of applicant are you?*
EIN*
Enter your DUNS number. (It is not required at time of application, but you must obtain one if you are awarded.)*
If you do not yet have a DUNS number, please enter Not Yet
If you are a non-profit organization, how long has your organization existed?
Tell us the year that your organization started. Tribal nations do not need to answer this question.
To be eligible, organizations must have at least 2 years of humanities-based programming. Be sure to review the list below to confirm that the work of your organization is eligible:

What we consider to be humanities/humanities-based programming: The humanities include our cultures, languages, ethics, civics, stories, religions, laws, philosophies, histories, and more. Humanities programming can refer to these disciplines as well as the activities and actions – reflecting, making meaning, connecting, questioning, etc.—that help us learn about these disciplines and what it means to be human.

What humanities are not: humanitarian aid or social service work.
What is your organization's mission?*

Up to 100 words0/100
Tell us about the humanities work that you do, and how you use the humanities to achieve your organization’s mission?*

Up to 500 words0/500

We are prioritizing funding for applicants who face systemic barriers to institutional funding streams, including those:
- Whose budgets are less than $500,000
- Serving communities including but not limited to:
  - People of color
  - Indigenous peoples
  - People who identify as LGBTQ+
  - People with disabilities
  - Neurodiverse people
  - People who identify as immigrants
  - Individuals who are refugees
  - People whose first (or only) language is not English
  - Veterans
- Whose board, leadership, and decision-makers reflect the communities they serve
Your answers to the questions below should tell us how your organization aligns with these priorities.
Tell us about the communities you serve. *

Up to 500 words0/500
How is your board, leadership, and/or decision-makers reflective of the communities you serve?*

Up to 500 words0/500
What is your annual budget?*

How much are you requesting for this grant?*
Up to $20,000
Be sure to review this list of ineligible expenses prior to completing this section.
General OperatingHumanities ProgrammingStrategic planning and capacity building efforts related to preparing, responding to, and recovering from COVID-19Technical/consultant needs related to a digital transition or in support of preservation and access programsMoving from traditional programming environments to those that are more accessible (ex: outdoors and virtual) due to the effects of COVID-19Equity assessments and planning related to COVID-19 and the economic crisis
You selected General Operating: Give us a brief summary of how you will use these funds for your general operating?*

0/200
You selected Humanities Programming: Describe the program or project that the funds will support:*

Up to 200 words0/200
You selected Strategic Planning: Give us a summary of how you will use these funds for strategic planning and capacity building as it relates to COVID-19:*

0/200
You selected Technical Needs: Give us a summary of how you will use these funds for technical needs or consultants. Note: Equipment can only make up 20% of your expenses*

0/200
You selected Programming Transition: Tell us what programming you will move outdoors or online, and how you will use these funds:*

0/200
You selected Equity Assessment: Tell us what assessment you plan to implement and how you will use these funds:*

0/200
Have you received any other federal relief funding through ARP? *

Up to 200 words0/200

Considering immediate organizational closureCancelled or reduced humanities programming (and lost revenue)Let go of staff/cut jobsUnable to pay rent or utilitiesFurloughed or cut staff hoursLost funding (other grants, contracts, sponsorships, earned income/sales, etc)Reduced staff salariesWe haven't experienced these things yet, but expect to in the next 6-12 monthsOther
Please describe how COVID-19 has financially impacted your organization. *

Up to 1000 words0/1000
What do you think the financial impact due to COVID-19 will be on your organization over the next 12 months? *

Up to 1000 words0/1000
Is there anything else you would like us to know about the financial need or impact your organization is currently facing due to COVID-19?*

Up to 1000 words0/1000
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Thank you for applying for these funds. We're grateful for your time and effort and engagement with us.

If you have feedback about this process, please fill out this form or email submissions@mnhum.org.
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