STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Human and Social Needs
AGENDA DATE: October 13, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Community Care
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an emergency Nonprofit Assistance Program (Program) (Exhibit A) to provide financial support in the form of a grant for operational expenses, including, but not limited to rent, utilities, staff salaries and benefits, cleaning supplies, and programs supplies incurred between July 1, 2020 and December 14, 2020, and resulting from COVID-19 and/or in response to needs caused by the pandemic, to Dallas-based nonprofit organizations that deliver social service programming; and (2) execution of all documents and agreements necessary to implement the Program, including but not limited to subrecipient agreement(s) to administer the Program through an open application process - Not to exceed $550,000.00 - Financing: U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Funds
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BACKGROUND
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic constriction have led to substantial impact across sectors, particularly the nonprofit sector. The Council of Nonprofits,
(https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/nonprofits-and-coronavirus-covid-19) states on its website that "conversations on nonprofit sustainability have turned into conversations on their survivability" in light of the crisis. The nonprofit sector is critical in times like these as needs for their services grow, with more individuals seeking basic needs support and other services provided by the sector. Additionally, State, County and local COVID-19 regulations, as well as social distancing and safety considerations, though in place to promote safety and protect community members, unfortunately also create additional operational challenges to service delivery.
According to the State of the Sector 2020 Report,
(https://thecnm.org/wp-content/uploads/202...
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