ECMC Foundation's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 16, 2020

A Message from the President

Supporting Our Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Communities across the U.S. and the world are facing unprecedented challenges caused by the spread of COVID-19.

The impact on our public health, economy, as well as daily lives, is felt by everyone — yet, the consequences will continue to be the most severe among communities served by our grantee partners, which are predominately low-income communities and communities of color. This impacted population includes students and their families from low-income backgrounds and organizations that serve them.

Our Commitment to Our Grantees and Partners During COVID-19 Pandemic

During this time, the regular work at ECMC Foundation continues and we remain open to consider letters of inquiry and new proposals. Visit this page to submit an LOI to apply for a grant. Our staff is working remotely and following guidelines placed by health authorities and the local, state and federal government. We continue to be available by email and video or phone conferencing.

ECMC Foundation's Immediate Response to COVID-19 in March 2020

65 Grants

65 organizations, serving 4.2 million students annually, receive up to $10,000 each to address immediate impact of pandemic on their organization
$1.5 Million in Grants

$1.5 million total in grants made to organizations that will distribute emergency aid grants to nearly 3,000 students
$4 Million+ in Emergency Aid Supported

Collaboration with other regional and national foundations to make over $4 million in emergency aid available to students and support over 50 colleges in their ability to serve over 700,000 students
10 Universities Recieved Emergency Aid

10 public universities within the University Innovation Alliance receive $250,000 in support for emergency student needs, such as loaner devices, Wi-Fi hot spots, and cash aid to at least 500 students
48 Minority-Serving Institutions Funded

48 minority-serving institutions funded through an initiative of ECMC Foundation affiliate ECMC to distribute $250,000 in emergency aid funding to students

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