The Northland Foundation is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Education on behalf of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund. This special grant program will help fund emergency wrap-around early care and education services for northeastern Minnesota children ages 0-8 from under-served populations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are two funding levels for which eligible organizations may apply: - Small grants up to $5,000
- Grants of $5,001 to $20,000
The Northland Foundation plans to offer a second funding round in January 2021. Approximately $150,000 will be available in each of the two rounds. Organizations will be selected on a competitive basis.
Key Dates and Services Supported The first round application opens August 27, 2020 and closes September 25, 2020. Applicants will be notified of a decision by October 15, 2020. The first funding round will support projects that can be completed between November 1 and October 31, 2021 that support the following: - Mental health services and supports
- Social, emotional, and physical health supports
- Supplemental after-school programs
- Summer learning or enrichment programs
- On-line/distance learning programs
- Training and development to more effectively operate during the pandemic and address the needs of young children 0-8
- Other activities that are necessary to maintain the operation of and continuity of services in early care and education prioritizing the needs of historically under-served groups.
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