The Ocean Beach Town Council is now accepting applications for community grants that the council will fund for 2015. The council seeks to award grants to local organizations, groups and persons that will promote the general betterment and beautification of Ocean Beach and the welfare of its residents.
The council will award a total of $8,000 in community grants in 2015. Amounts will range from $300 to $1,000.
Those who wish to apply for a grant may visit obtowncouncil.org and fill out and submit the application no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, to [email protected]. The subject line should read “OBTC Community Grant.” The council will send a receipt confirmation email within two business days. Those who don’t receive a confirmation email are asked to contact (619) 515-4400. The council aims to announce the names of award recipients at its public meeting of Wednesday, July 22 at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
The grant application process is open to all. However, council membership is strongly encouraged. Those who wish to join the council are invited to visit obtowncouncil.org/join-obtc/. Recipients will be asked to provide a report, to be posted to the council website, on how the grant funds were utilized for the betterment and beautification of Ocean Beach.