Montgomery County, Town of Blacksburg, and Town of Christiansburg Announce Nonprofit Recovery Grant

JOINT NEWS RELEASE: Montgomery County, Town of Blacksburg, and Town of Christiansburg Announce Nonprofit Recovery Grant

Application Deadline: October 15, 2020

Montgomery County and the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg have established a grant fund in response to COVID-19 to support the recovery of nonprofit organizations. The grant program is administered by all three localities with assistance from The Community Foundation of the New River Valley. Funding for the Nonprofit Recovery Grant is provided by the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

To be considered for funding, nonprofit organizations must hold a 501(c)3, 501(c)4, or 501(c)6 designation, meet specific eligibility criteria and be able to provide required documentation.

The Nonprofit Recovery Grant is the second grant opportunity offered by the three localities in response to COVID-19. In August, the localities announced a Small Business Recovery Grant and are currently developing a grant opportunity for childcare centers, with additional information to come. 

There are a number of eligible grant uses for nonprofit organizations, including but not limited to, maintaining and adjusting core operations, programs and staff. The grant may also be applied to supporting the expansion of programs that mitigate the effects of the pandemic on health, safety and economic security of clients served. Expenses incurred before March 15; those reimbursed by other federal or state funds; or items not deemed ‘necessary’ are ineligible. 

Grant Guidelines:

1. Completion of the grant application outlining the use of funds by October 15.
   For full details, and to complete the online grant application, visit one of the following sites:
   www.blacksburg.gov/nonprofitrecovery
   www.christiansburg.org/nonprofitrecovery
   www.montva.com/nonprofitrecovery
2. Maximum funds available per award will be based on up to 25% of recent annual operating budget or a maximum of $25,000
3. One (1) application per nonprofit organization
4. Funds will be reviewed by a grant review committee and awarded at one time
5. Grant distribution is scheduled to begin in October or November 2020, but the distribution timeline may vary depending on the locality administering the grant and on demand.

• For additional information or questions, please email grants@blacksburg.gov.

• Businesses may also contact one of the following community partner organizations:
  Downtown Blacksburg Inc., director@downtownblacksburg.com, (540) 808-7550
  Downtown Christiansburg Inc., info@downtownchristiansburg.org
  The Blacksburg Partnership, info@blacksburgpartnership.org, (540) 443-2008
  Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, sscott@montgomerycc.org, (540) 382-3020