Area nonprofit organizations planning projects to benefit the Shreveport-Bossier City community in the coming year may now apply for local funding from Rotary Club of Shreveport to aid their efforts.

The Rotary Club is now accepting civic grant applications, which must be postmarked no later than Dec.19.

The maximum amount for any one grant awarded will be $5,000. This year’s recipients of the grant awards will be announced by March 3.

To request an application, email shreveportrotary@gmail. com or call the Rotary Club of Shreveport at 221-3053. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than Dec. 19 and preferred submission is email to shreveportrotary@ gmail.c om, but can be mailed to Rotary Club of Shreveport, P.O. Box 380, Shreveport, La 71162.

Rotary Club of Shreveport supports the community through funding of select projects that benefit local area residents and provide opportunities for members of the club to actively participate and provide recognition of Rotary. Priorities for civic projects supported by the club include education, social services and community development.

Rotary Club of Shreveport is a member of Rotary International, an association of Rotary clubs throughout the world. Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, work to eradicate polio worldwide and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

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