Community Corner
Laguna Niguel to Grant $32K to Local Non-profits
Grants may range from $1,000 to $5,000, based on last year's numbers.
The city of Laguna Niguel has almost $32,000 this year to grant to non-profits in town that provide service to the community or advance cultural arts.
Last year, grant awards ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, said Ashley Garcia, who administers the grants.
"They don't fund and entire program, but they help support it," she said. "It's a variety of programs in the community that provide services. We have some organizations that apply year after year."
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Past grant recipients have included the high school Instrumental Music Foundation, AgeWell senior services, the after-school program Girls Support, the Ocean Institute in Dana Point and the Laguna Niguel Senior Citizens Club, Garcia said.
"A lot are youth-oriented, a lot are senior-oriented," she said.
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All requests for funds will be considered and reviewed by a City Council subcommittee, which will make recommendations to the full City Council, according to the city's website. Grants are available for non-profit organizations only. These organizations must provide services in Laguna Niguel for Laguna Niguel residents and/or provide services for students attending schools that serve Laguna Niguel residents, the site states.
Grant applications must be received at Laguna Niguel City Hall no later than 5 p.m. Aug. 9.
Application forms are available online, or at City Hall at 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. For additional information, or to request an application, please call 949-362-4300.
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