Highland Area Community Foundation grant application deadline nearing

The Highland Area Community Foundation is currently seeking applicants for its 2016 grant awards. Grants are given for not-for- profit purposes and to individuals, organizations, or groups that provide community services within the Highland Community Unit School District and in St. Jacob and Marine townships.

In the last 20 years, a total of $814,711.76 has been awarded in grants to not-for-profit organizations or groups to benefit the Highland area. The foundation seeks to make grant awards in response to current and emerging needs or gaps of needed services and to strengthen volunteer participation and citizen involvement in community concerns.

Grant applications may be obtained from HACF at 907 Main St. in Highland, by calling 654-4727, emailing info@hacf.org, or from the foundation’s website, www.hacf.org. Specific criteria are listed on the grant application form. Deadline for submittal is July 15.

Grant awards will be given at the Grants Banquet Oct. 13.

This story was originally published July 9, 2016 at 7:47 AM with the headline "Highland Area Community Foundation grant application deadline nearing."