The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters of Intent (LOI) from eligible organizations to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, prepare for a potential second wave or future crisis, and transform their operations for future success.
As the Paso del Norte region begins to emerge from the devastating immediate impacts of COVID-19, the foundation seeks to support nonprofit organizations in their organizational recovery, preparedness, and transformation through grant funding and technical assistance.
Qualified organizations are asked to complete an LOI to begin the process. LOIs will be reviewed and selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal. Applicants are encouraged to participate in RFP workshops specific to Recovery, Preparedness, and Transformation.
Nonprofit agencies [501(c)(3), 509(a)(1), 509(a)(3)], international organizations designated by executive order, or exempt operating foundations; organizations formed outside the United States, Private Non-Operating Foundations, Veterans Groups under 501(c)(19), Fraternal orders under 501(c)(10), Trade Associations under 501(c)(6), Labor Unions under Section 501(c)(5), and Social Welfare Organizations under Section 501(c)(4) within the Paso del Norte region are eligible to apply.
In addition, under this LOI and subsequent RFP, the foundation seeks to avoid funding for:
- Costs covered by the federal CARES act(s), municipal, county, or other government entities
- General support or agency operations
- Replenishing savings/endowments or general lost revenue
LOIs, and subsequent invited proposals, will be accepted in two rounds. As needs are dynamic and organizations are learning, applicants may submit one proposal each round for any planned approach for organizational recovery, preparedness, or transformation as defined in the RFP. There is not a predefined sum of funds for any specific activity or round of grants. Organizations that might require a different, perhaps accelerated, schedule should contact a Health Foundation Program officer.
For more information about the LOI or to register for the virtual sessions, click here.
Contact: Michael Kelly at mkelly@pdnfoundation.org.