GOLETA, Calif. - The City of Goleta is ready to hand out some money. The application process for community grants is underway. The city plans to hand out $20,000 worth of grant money.
To apply, here is the release with information on who and how to go about submitting an application:
The City of Goleta is giving away $20,000 in community grants and applications are now available. For the eleventh year in a row, the City is inviting community and non-profit organizations to apply for individual grants of up to $2,500. Categories of projects eligible for grants include: Goleta community organizations; cultural activities such as music, art, dance, and recreation; Goleta-oriented special events; and regional projects of benefit to Goleta.
The Community Project Grants Program is an initiative designed to support outstanding civic and community organizations that benefit the Goleta community.
In the previous years, grants have been awarded to the Alzheimer's Association, Domestic Violence Solutions, Dos Pueblos Little League, Goleta Valley Senior Center, Stow House, PathPoint and many other organizations.
Applications are now available online at www.cityofgoleta.org or can be picked up at City Hall. Interested parties are also welcome to call Karen Dorfman at (805) 961-7523 for additional information.
