Southern Maryland Counties Eligible for WesBanco & Dominion
Grants
WesBanco has pledged $350,000 for 501c3 organizations
that are providing vital relief services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Maximum
award is $5,000. No hard deadline exists but it's advised to apply ASAP/by
April 1. To obtain the form, contact LaReta J. Lowther, Director of Community
Development, at lowther@wesbanco.com or call 304-905-7331.
WesBanco's headquarters is in West Virginia and operates in six states,
including Maryland. It recently acquired Old Line Bank. Details: https://www.wesbanco.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/WesBanco-Community-Partner-Relief-Grants-2.pdf
The Dominion Energy
Charitable Foundation has committed $1 million to aid COVID-19 relief
efforts. Of the $1 million commitment, $250,000 will go to the American Red
Cross as it continues to mobilize efforts to respond to the outbreak, and the
remaining $750,000 will provide funding to nonprofits addressing direct needs
in the communities across the Dominion Energy footprint, with a primary focus
on those areas that are home to the more than 7 million retail customers
Dominion Energy serves.
Grants to organizations
serving local communities should help immediate human needs as dictated
by response plans and may vary based on unique local needs in a dynamic
environment. Priority will be given to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations
whose efforts provide direct services to clients impacted by the Coronavirus.
Proposals should elaborate on the following:
- Specific services provided and number of
individuals to be served, include planned activities, locations and targeted
audiences
- Innovative and promising ideas to meet
stated objectives
- Measurable goals and anticipated outcomes
- Evidence of strong community collaboration
- Brief description of anticipated expenses
(note: these grants will not cover administrative or overhead costs)
- Funding levels may range as needs of communities may vary from one
to another in order to meet local needs.
Application Cycle
- March 16- Grant availability announced
- Rolling evaluations
- April 15- Decisions to applicants
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