The Sweet Home Community Foundation has begun its annual grant cycle.
The foundation’s goal is to provide funding and support to a wide variety of local projects and activities that provide lasting improvements to the community.
Grants are given in the following categories: Children and Families; Education; Livability and Arts and Culture. Grants of between $250 and $2,500 are normally awarded but consideration may be given to requests up to $5,000, based upon the project need and quality.
Grant application packets are available for download at http://www.sweethomecommunityfoundation.org. Completed applications must be returned to the Sweet Home Community Foundation, P.O. Box 24, Sweet Home, OR, 97386, by 5 p.m. on Feb. 13.
Grant applicants must be 501(c) 3 or other qualified tax-exempt organizations or the proposed project may be implemented in partnership or affiliation with such an organization.
Support for the Foundation is provided through the generosity of local businesses and individuals.
Grant award recipients will be announced in March.