The Trust aims to ensure that strong community-based networks exist to help immigrants and their families thrive in North Carolina. We encourage the submission of joint applications from organizations to promote collaboration and coordination of immigrant-serving groups in response to COVID-19. Applications of five or more organizations can apply for grants up to $200,000. Applications of two to four organizations can apply for grants up to $100,000. Single organizations can apply for grants up to $25,000. For collaborative applications, we request that one organization be identified as the fiscal agent. Grant awards may vary based on full consideration of the proposals submitted, the number of organizations applying together, and the number of applications received. Preference will be given to organizations and coalitions well-positioned to directly interface with specific immigrant communities.

Applicants can propose activities targeted to the specific needs of the communities they work with, including efforts to maintain access to food, housing, health care, and other basic needs for immigrants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Trust will also support culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach that prioritizes immigrant groups that have been disproportionately impacted by health disparities. This may include translating public health information into other languages and getting messages to hard-to-reach populations. Applicants may also propose advocacy efforts to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 testing, treatment, and vaccines.

Preference for this funding opportunity will be given to immigrant-led non-profit organizations.