Thanks to the Covid-19 virus, 36 nonprofits on Long Island are getting nearly $900,000 in grant funding.
The largest grant, $78,180, will go to the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island to help families with “long-term recovery needs” in the wake of the pandemic, Newsday reports.
The Long Island Community Foundation, a division of the New York Community Trust, awarded the grants, most of which range from $15,000 to $50,000, with many going to arts and education programs.
“Long Island’s community foundation is committed to ensuring that our region remains a beacon of economic prosperity, acceptance, and opportunity for all as we continue to recover from the pandemic,” said the foundation’s executive director.
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