City seeks applications for community grants

The city of Spokane Community Development Department has announced that public service funding applications are now available for the 2006 fiscal year (July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2007).

Up to $150,000 will be allocated among public service and human service agencies providing eligible benefits to those of low and moderate incomes within the city limits.

Examples of eligible activities include child care, health care, crime prevention, substance abuse counseling, job training, community center operation and activities, recreation programs and other services for youths, families and seniors.

To be eligible to receive funding, service providers must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or a public agency.

These funds come from federal community development block grants the city receives annually through the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Applications may be obtained by contacting the City of Spokane Community Development Department, sixth floor of City Hall, 625-6325.

Deadline for submitting applications is 4 p.m. Sept. 15. Faxed copies will not be accepted.

Volunteers needed to help paint

The Spokane Preservation Advocates’ project for this month is the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church at 25th Avenue and Grand Boulevard. They will continue painting the exterior siding and trim from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Volunteers are welcome. Please bring paint brushes, small plastic containers and paint rags. A light breakfast will be furnished.

Paint for the project is provided by Columbia Paint & Coatings.

To volunteer, RSVP by calling Ann Cronkhite at 747-7239.