Community grant applications sought

Applications are open and being accepted for the 2021-22 grant funding from the Board of County Commissioners Community Grant Program.

The Community Grant Program awards funding to non-profit organizations that provide a substantial benefit to county residents.

A webpage on the Douglas County website has been created to provide applicants with more information regarding the grant program background, application requirements, explanation of how funds are awarded, timeline with real-time updates on the process, and the application link. Visit the Community Grant website at: https://www.douglascountynv.gov/government/departments/finance/community_grant

To qualify for funding, an organization is required to submit a complete online application to Douglas County by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 15. Applications received incomplete or after the due date will not be considered.

Anyone interested in applying, should review the evaluation criteria while preparing the grant application. Applicants are required to thoroughly review the grant webpage along with Douglas County Policy 100.08 Community Grants Program and the Douglas County Fiscal Year 22 Strategic Plan before submitting their application.

Contact Natalie Wood at (775) 782-9821 or Debbie Swickard at (775) 782-9029 or email Community_Grant@douglasnv.us with any questions regarding the Community Grant Program.