WHDC Awards $500,000 Special COVID-19 Impact Grants

June 30, 2020

On June 1, 2020, West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) announced their intention to grant awards totaling $500,000 to Harlem-based nonprofit organizations located in Manhattan Community District 9 (MCD9). The process was expedited with all applications to be received by June 15, 2020. WHDC received 43 applications during the RFP period.

The Special COVID-19 Impact Grants range from $15,000 to $50,000 each and assist in delivering priority services within 120 days to residents of MCD9 to address the impact of COVID-19.

PRIORITY AREAS

Direct Health & Human Services
Direct Economic Services
Direct Education Services
Direct Housing Services
Direct Workforce Services

Today, WHDC fulfilled the promise as WHDC Board Chair, the Honorable Judge Milton Tingling announced the 18 grantees of the Special COVID-19 Impact Grants. The list of the 18 Special COVID-19 Impact Grant Awardees is available HERE.