Lakewood Community Foundation Fund Accepting Applications Through April 1

The Lakewood Community Foundation Fund (LCFF) is currently a half-million-dollar endowment raised by citizens and businesses in Lakewood desiring to ensure that Lakewood remains a wonderful community in which to live, work and play.

The fund is intended as a vehicle for giving back for the exceptional opportunities and quality of life Lakewood has provided them.  LCFF is intended to become a foundation for Lakewood’s future.  In 2012 LCFF will award $15,000 in grant funding, marking the initiation of fund distribution to promote improved community in Lakewood.

Service clubs and non-profits with a focus on Lakewood are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will demonstrate outcomes provided by grant funding that will measurably improve quality of life in Lakewood.

Applicants must be a 501(c) (3) agency, or present capacity to partner with a 501(c) (3) agency.  Collaborations among organizations applying for a grant, or linking separate applicants for grants in coordinated projects to improve living, working, or recreational conditions in Lakewood quality are encouraged.

Applications must be received by April 1, 2013 to be considered.  A copy of the application form is attached to this email.  It can also be accessed at http://www.lakewoodfoundation.org/?q=2013-grant-application. Completed grant applications may also be delivered to 5127 112th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 or mailed to P.O. Box 99190, Lakewood, WA 98496.

For additional questions on the purpose of the grant or the application process, please contact Lakewood Community Foundation Fund’s Dave Betz at (253) 588-2132.

-Lakewood Community Foundation Fund