Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation is accepting applications with a special focus on local youth and environmental programs from local nonprofit organizations with a commitment to improving the quality of life in the Tahoe-Truckee community.

Last year, the foundation awarded more than $340,000 in grants and scholarships to 35 Tahoe-Truckee area nonprofit organizations and programs, local students and community events.

Organizations submitting a grant request must serve the geographic areas of Truckee, Donner Summit, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Northstar and the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Applications are due by noon on Oct. 31.

For complete grant application guidelines and process details, go online.