Last updated June 1, 2020
COVID-19: Church Finances
Advice
Guide to Church Finances During Covid-19 - Mass Council of Churches
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FUNDS
Agencia Alpha Emergency Funds for Immigrant Families
If you or your family have been affected by the crisis created by COVID-19 and do not qualify for unemployment benefits and/or other state and federal aid, you may be eligible for financial assistance through the ALPHA Emergency Fund. This fund is to cover urgent needs such as paying rent, food and/or urgent charges.
Eligible candidates must meet at least one of the following requirements:
Being an immigrant over 18 years old without other emergency aid (Example: not being eligible for federal assistance and/or unemployment benefits)
Being an immigrant who recently lost his job due to COVID-19
Being an immigrant with children (under 18 years old) and/or other people who depend on and live with you
Through the One Church Fund, the Massachusetts Council of Churches prioritizes the financial, practical, and relational support of immigrant, Black, poor, unhoused, and unaffiliated churches. See the website for more information.
Loans / Grants for Churches through the CARES Act
The Payroll Protection Program is available to churches, nonprofits, and small businesses. This program provides loans through your local bank for 2.5 months of your organization’s average monthly payroll, and if used as directed these become forgivable loans, or in other words essentially grants. Beginning on Friday April 3, SBA (Small Business Administration) approved banks will begin accepting applications.
Loans for Churches - Mass Council of Churches
More detailed information and webinars.
CARES Act Grants & Loans - City Vision University
Resource list on nonprofit government grants, loans, and the CARES Act.
Covers eligibility, qualifications to receive loans, autonomy of churches, religious freedom / legal requirements, and non-profit status.
CARES Act: A Guide to Financial Resources for Nonprofits
The NonProfit Times summary of the CARES Act provisions for non-profits.
The Boston Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund
One-time operating grants for Greater Boston non-profits whose operations address the basic needs of vulnerable populations and provide COVID-19-related relief.
United Way COVID-19 Family Support Fund
A dedicated resource for working families affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Focused on organizations that need support to modify or expand essential services that serve the immediate and basic needs of Boston residents. Priorities are to provide:
food to Boston's children, families and seniors
technology to Boston Public Schools students for remote learning
support to first responders, front-line workers and healthcare workers so they can effectively do their job and promote public health.
