The Recreation Foundation of Hopewell Valley has announced a community grant program that began June 1.
This program will allow recreational nonprofit organizations in Hopewell Valley to apply for a grant from $250 to $2,500.
“The purpose of the grant program is to help fund recreational programs and projects in the Hopewell Valley that might need a little help in getting their program off the ground,” explained a foundation spokesperson.
The funds for the grants are the result of the organization’s annual fundraiser, the Fall Ball.
“The Hopewell Valley community has been so supportive of the Recreation Foundation and especially of our last project — the turf field at Central High School. As a result, we wanted to give back to the community in a way that we could help smaller organizations help accomplish their goals,” explained Kim Bruno, trustee for the Recreation Foundation.
The Recreation Foundation is one of the Valley’s advocates for facilities that provide active and healthy recreational options for area youth. Foundation trustees include the heads of all the major recreation providers in Hopewell Valley.
Through fundraising activities resulting in donations of more than $1.5 million, the foundation has been the force behind the construction of the five multi-use fields at the athletic fields at Timberlane and the multi-sport artificial turf field at Central High School.
Nonprofit recreational organizations working in Hopewell Valley are invited to participate in the grant application process. Funds may be applied to either special projects or for specific operating expenses as indicated on the application.
All organizations requesting funding must show they are exempt under section 501@3. A copy of the organization’s nonprofit status must accompany the application as well as a copy of its most recent 990 tax return.
For more information and to download a copy of the grant application, visit www.recfoundation.org. Applications are due July 15.
