HARDSHIP FUND

What is the Hardship fund?

 

The Hardship Fund was developed to help APA community members when facing a severe hardship. Funds in this account are distributed to APA community members as directed by the Foundation when they are notified of a critical need in the community. Needs may include costs for excessive medical care, funeral costs, or costs from other extreme situations.

The hope is that you will never need to request financial assistance, but the reality is that at some point you may. If you are in a position to help those in need please consider giving to the APEF Hardship Fund by clicking on “Lend a Hand” below.

If your family is experiencing a financial hardship, please apply for a grant to help you get through this hard time. Click on the “Hardship Fund Request” button below to access the application.

Hardship Fund Request lend a hand

“I was fortunate to receive some help back in the spring with the hardship fund from APEF. I had some unexpected emergency surgery that my insurance would not cover and I had no choice but to have the surgery. Having some extra money to put towards those expenses eased my mind and made me able to heal quicker. I am so thankful for those of you were so kind to donate funds to help others in a crisis. I will forever be thankful for your kind gesture.”

APA parent &
grant recipient

“The help that was offered to our family from American Prep Education Foundation last year during COVID was so helpful and very much appreciated. At that time we were worried about paying rent and didn’t know how we were going to come up with the money for that month. APEF helped us by sending us a check 1 week later. My husband and I were so surprised and relieved. Thank you APA!!!”

APA parent &
grant recipient

“I am beyond grateful for the grant that I received. It definitely takes a village and I am so proud to be a part of the APA village!”

APA parent &
Grant Recipient

“OMG! I’m in tears now!! Thank you so much. I promise to pay it forward! You guys are amazing!”

APA parent &
Grant Recipient

“Thank you for providing this kind of assistance for those who are very impacted with this COVID-19 pandemic. It is much appreciated!”

APA parent &
Grant Recipient

“COVID-19 Assistance helped my family to pay rent. My husband and I got laid off and were struggling to pay bills. Thank you so much everyone for helping us pay our bills. It is highly appreciated.”

APA parent &
Grant Recipient

“I am grateful to the foundation and the American Preparatory families for their help during this difficult time for my family. Because of COVID-19 my hours are less and we have very little money coming in. Your grant helped to pay for my rent. Thank you!”

APA parent &
Grant Recipient

ASSISTANCE RESOURCES

NEW March 15, 2021: The Utah Housing Assistance Program can help renters who are unable to pay their rent and utilities due to circumstances related to COVID-19. Find out more at https://rentrelief.utah.gov/.

March 15, 2021

Utah Housing Assistance Program

The Utah Housing Assistance Program can help renters who are unable to pay their rent and utilities due to circumstances related to COVID-19.

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August 18, 2020

Utah DWS Grants

The Utah Department of Workforce Services announced that grants of up to $2,000 for rent and utilities are available for renters receiving unemployment benefits. Find out more on this change and ways to contact the Utah DWS.

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August 18, 2020

COVID Relief Grant for artists by CERF+

CERF+ is launching the COVID-19 Relief Grant program to provide financial assistance to professional artists working in craft disciplines who are facing dire circumstances from the COVID-19 crisis.

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CERF+ COVID Relief Grant

CERF+ is launching the COVID-19 Relief Grant program to provide financial assistance to professional artists working in craft disciplines who are facing dire circumstances from the COVID-19 crisis. This program can provide one-time $1,000 grants to meet urgent food, housing, and/or health insecurities. The next round of awards opens on August 19. Priority will be given to eligible artists who have traditionally been under-served by the grant-making community including people of color and folk and traditional artists.

learn more at cerfplus.org
August 18, 2020

COVID Guidelines by the CDC

The CDC website offers information on how to protect yourself and what to do if you have symptoms of COVID-19.

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August 18, 2020

COVID Resources for Utah residents

For Utahns in need of essentials due to being affected by the ripple effects of COVID-19.

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COVID RESOURCES FOR UTAH RESIDENTS

UTAH residents can go to https://uw.org/211/covid19-resources/ for assistance. United Way 211 is an information and referral service that maintains a database of over 10,000 services for Utahns in need. If you are affected by the ripple effects of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and need help with the essentials, 211 can assist you in finding a variety of resources to help you stay on your feet. Begin your search here, or contact 211 via phone, online chat, text, or by downloading the app.

Financial assistance for Utah Residents

Included is financial assistance for food resources, housing/utilities, child/family care, healthcare and transportation

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