The Community Chest of Port Washington announced that is it now accepting grant applications from eligible nonprofit charitable organizations that provide services to Port Washington residents. Community Chest grants support local programs for senior citizens, children, teenagers and others in need that serve approximately 8,000 Port Washington residents and help more than one in four residents.
Criteria used to evaluate applications include the need for services in Port Washington, the number of Port Washingtonians served, the need for funds, the ability of the applicant to deliver the services, and the fiscal management and stability of the organization. Applications are reviewed and interviews are conducted in April and May by a committee of the Community Chest. Decisions are finalized and organizations are notified of results in July 2016.
The application is available online at www.portchest.org or by calling the Community Chest office at 516-767-2121. The deadline for submission is March 24. Grant funds provided by the Community Chest can be used for general operating support or specific program support, but not for capital items. There will be an informational training session for the 2016 application on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Community Chest. New applicants are encouraged to attend.
