COVID19 Relief Fund Application

Whet Foundation, Whet Travel, and Groove Cruise are utilizing all of our resources and relationships developed over the last 17 years to raise much needed funds for those in need. We’ve been hearing story after story from our team, from our partners and friends of those who are experiencing extreme hardships having come down with the disease, lost family members, or financial hardships from being out of work. With giving back and service as a core value to who we are, we feel compelled to give hope in these troubling times and help in any way possible.

Are you requesting this funding as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic declared by the W.H.O. on March 11, 2020?

YES

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

STREET ADDRESS

POSTAL CODE

STATE

PHONE NUMBER

JOB TITLE

Funding Requested ($100-$1000)

Have you been to a Whet Travel Experience Before?

YES

Are you experiencing temporary and severe financial hardship as a result of this pandemic?

YES

Are you requesting this funding to defray one or more reasonable and necessary personal, family, living, or funeral expenses that you are unable to pay as a result of this pandemic?

YES

Please describe the circumstances of your situation and the expenses you will use this funding, including the approximate amounts of such expenses:

Are the expenses for which you are requesting funding compensated for by insurance or otherwise?

YES

Have you applied for and/or received a grant from any other equivalent fund?

YES

Please note that the Whet Foundation may request additional information before making a decision on your application.

I attest that the information provided in this application is true and correct. Any misrepresentation of information contained in this application may result in forfeiting this and any other future grant applications. I authorize the committees administering this program to verify my employment earnings records and any information I provide in connection with this application. You will need to provide proof of unemployment or hardship for approval. I acknowledge the information I provide in this application and any supporting documentation may be shared with one or more third parties who will assist Whet Travel in processing my application. I agree that Whet Travel may contact me concerning my application by email, telephone or text message. By checking this box, I hereby consent to the foregoing terms and conditions.

Please Acknowledge

For technical issues, please contact: [email protected]

Answers to specific questions about the grant application process

Q: Who will review my application?

A: All grant request applications will be reviewed by a confidential committee created by Whet Foundation of independent, unaffiliated members of our community.

Q: What criteria will be used to determine who receives a grant?

A: The committee will review each grant request using objective need-based criteria taking into account the specific facts and circumstances of each application. Please note that all applications will be processed in the order they are received by the committee. The committee may require follow-up information in order to complete the application process. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Q: If my grant application is approved, how will I receive relief funds?

A: Disbursements will be made by electronic transfer such as Veem, or other methods as reasonably determined by the committee.

Q: Will my grant application remain anonymous?

A: Yes, outside of the internal committee members and certain employees supporting in an administrative function, your identity will remain anonymous.

Q: How long will the COVID-19 Relief Fund remain active?

A: The COVID-19 Relief Fund will remain active so long as funds exist and our team members and community are faced with hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Q: May I apply more than once for a grant from the Relief Fund?

A: Yes, you may reapply after 30 days if funds are available.

Again, all applications are granted in the order they are received.

Q: What if I am unable to complete the application on my own?

A: Applicants who are facing accessibility issues or need assistance filling out an application should email [email protected] or ask a manager for support in submitting an application.