It’s hard to believe we are in the month of November. Time is flying while we continue to try navigating our way through 2020. As we approach Thanksgiving, we are extra focused on gratitude this year. We could not do any of our work without our nonprofit partners, healthcare systems, business leaders and community members.
To our nonprofit partners
YOU are doing the work to create lasting, positive impact for everyone in our community. In spite of the pandemic, you have not missed a beat and even increased your services to ensure those who need them most have access. You have been on the front lines to keep the vulnerable safe, provide meals to those who are food insecure, help the isolated feel connected, give children a safe place to learn and so much more.
To our partners in the healthcare systems
You have worked around the clock, tirelessly to keep our community safe. You have helped so many COVID-19 patients face and overcome their battle. Not only were you there to take care of them medically, you were there FOR them when family members could not visit due to restrictions. You kept the hospitals safe for other patients and your staff. We can’t thank you enough for all of the sacrifices you have made and continue to make to keep our community’s health a top priority.
To our friends in the business community
2020 has been filled with uncertainty. The balance between staying safe and continuing to operate normally has been a challenge to say the least. You have remained positive, creative and continued to help others while trying to make the best of the changing business landscape.
To our Central Jersey Shore Community
You are the reason the Grunin Foundation exists. It is our mission to improve the quality of life for all members of our community by using philanthropy to drive economic excellence at the Central Jersey Shore. We are grateful for your ideas, hard work in our community and for your support.
Each and every one of you is helping our vision come alive – a Central Jersey Shore where people come to visit and stay to live…where businesses and nonprofits work together in a thriving community where everyone has access to an abundance of exemplary arts, culture, education, healthcare and economic opportunities.
Thank you for all you do. We are grateful to work, live and play in such a collaborative, supportive and amazing community.
Wishing you good health, happiness and prosperity as we move into the holiday season and close out 2020. May 2021 be a year of brightness, peace and love.
Our friend, Linda Czipo from Center for Non-Profits, has put together information on some government grants and loan applications launching THIS WEEK. Some are first-come, first served. Please see below for more information from Center for Non-Profits on these opportunities and other resources.
Dear Friends,
This is a long but time-sensitive post outlining updated information about COVID-19 resources for non-profits. Some of the government grant and loan applications are launching THIS WEEK, and some applications (like the NJEDA small business emergency grants) are first-come, first served.
- COVID-19 general links:
- State of NJ Hub
- Center for Non-Profits COVID-19 Resource Page
- Government Assistance for Non-Profits & Small Business
FEDERAL
- View this overview first: National Council of Nonprofits, side-by-side comparison of loans available for non-profits in the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) – updated regularly, with links to specific sources.The National Council also hosted a very comprehensive webinar this week, Federal Coronavirus Relief Bills: What Do They Mean for Nonprofits?
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program(emergency loans – some forgivable – to help sustain operations and payroll). You need to apply through lenders/financial institutions, which may begin processing applications as early as April 3.
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan(EIDL)
NEW JERSEY
- NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant – Application opens FRIDAY, 4/3 at 9AM – first come, first served. More information
- State of New Jersey FAQ regarding programs available
- State of NJ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Eligibility Wizard
- Technical Assistance Resources to assist with applications (funded by NJEDA)
- State of NJ, COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Information for New Jersey Businesses
Also see NJ Community Capital Garden State Relief Fund (working capital loans for small business and non-profit)
- Relief funds, philanthropic response:
- Council of NJ Grantmakers
- Candid. (U.S. and beyond)
- (Also check the Center’s resource page above.)
- Rapid Response Survey #1 Report
- Full report
- Press release about the findings
Many thanks to the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers for partnering with us on the survey and to the 700+ organizations that completed it. We will be conducting follow-up surveys periodically – watch for the next one in the coming days.
TODAY IS CENSUS DAY – COMPLETE YOUR 2020 CENSUS AND SPREAD THE WORD!
The 2020 Census is LIVE. https://my2020census.gov/
Want more info about how to promote a complete count for New Jersey? Check the resources at census2020nj.org, coordinated by Advocates for Children of New Jersey.
THANK YOU for everything you are doing to make our communities and state stronger.
We had the opportunity to see the Young Audiences Arts for Learning “Dance to Learn” finale today at Silver Bay Elementary. Each of the second-grade classes danced to a different theme (Ocean, Rain Forest, Safari, Jungle) and acted out elements of the theme using their own artistic interpretation through dance. They were able to show their parents and friends what they have been learning and practicing throughout the school year as part of the ARTS LAB program.
The Grunin Foundation is proud to partner with Young Audiences New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania, Dance To Learn, Silver Bay Elementary and the Toms River Regional Schools to bring this incredible program to the students.