Soroptimist looking for groups to give money to

Applications are currently available for Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe Foundation’s 2010-2011 community service grants program. Community organizations are encouraged to submit creative grant proposals that will create a lasting benefit for women and/or youth in the community.

Deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm Oct. 15.

The community service grants program began in 1997 as an equitable way for the club to award funding requests received from groups. By receiving and reviewing applications at one time each year, all applications compete on an equal footing. Special consideration is given to creative projects and programs that benefit a large number of women and/or children.

Instructions and applications may be found on Facebook, or completed and submitted online or downloaded and printed from the club website — click on “community grants application form”. Applications may also be picked up at and returned to Bank of the West on Third Street in South Lake Tahoe.

For more information, contact Kris Keesling at kris.keesling@hilton.com or Vicki McKenna at Vicki.mckenna@gmail.com.