In response to the economic, programmatic and service impact to Wichita Falls non-profit organizations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wichita Falls City Council allocated $1.5 million of the $29.1 million in awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to create a grant program to assist local non-profits in their recovery.
Donor Name: City of Wichita Falls
State: Texas
City: Wichita Falls
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/21/2022
Size of the Grant: $1.5 million
Details:
The Wichita Falls American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Nonprofit Grant Program (WF-ARPA-NGP) was developed in response to the economic crisis facing nonprofit community due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Grant funds are now available via an application process for non-profit organizations to submit eligible proposals for grant program. The funds can only be used to cover costs that were incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The objectives of the WF-ARPA-NGP Fund are to:
- Support immediate economic stabilization of local nonprofit organizations
- Support projects (both capital and programmatic) that will lead to further prevention and increased service levels caused by COVID-19
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-profit organizations are eligible for WF-ARPA-NGP award; however, projects must have a community impact and are intended to be self-sustaining. Funds may be limited based on number of applications received and requested funding.
- The following eligibility criteria must be met to apply for funding:
- Local non-profit organizations that are registered as 501 c(3) or 501 c(19) organizations.
- Public nonprofit organization
- Faith-based organizations that receive grant proceeds, these requirements apply to goods, services, or accommodations offered generally to the public (e.g., a restaurant or thrift store)
- Physical location of the program must be within the City of Wichita Falls city limits and serve Wichita Falls residents
- Has been in active operation since 2020 (including the entire calendar year 2020)
- No outstanding tax liens or judgments, excluding 2022 property taxes.
For more information, visit City of Wichita Falls.
