The Gadsden County Church/Religious Organization Assistance Program will assist many churches and religious organizations in Gadsden have been financially impacted by COVID 19—either in loss of revenue or additional costs.  The program eligibility and documentation requirements are the following:

Eligibility and Documentation Requirements:

• Designated Leader must complete and sign an Attestation that the church was financially impacted by COVID-19 through reduced donations and/or increased expenditures and that it was in operation prior to March 1, 2020. This Attestation must also include the current number of members of the organization.
• Submit copy of 501c3 determination letter (Non-profit organization certificate) or, State of Florida Tax Exemption Certification.
• Submit organization’s most recent 2021 utility bill, for Gadsden County address verification.
• All grant award totals will be reduced by the amount of any Payroll Protection Program (PPP) or other COVID 19 related funding received by the applicant.
• Applicant must complete and submit an IRS W-9 Form prior to receipt of funding.

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