Nonprofits Invited to Apply for Grant

Need grant money? The Tournament of Roses Foundation may be your answer.

The foundation is currently accepting grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies and organizations in Sierra Madre and other San Gabriel Valley towns. Since 1993, the foundation has contributed more than $2 million to area nonprofits.

To be eligible, the project you’re submitting the application for must fall under one of these categories: performing and visual arts, sports and recreation, or volunteer motivation and leadership development. However, the mission of your nonprofit doesn’t have to be centered around one of those categories.

The application deadline is Jan, 26, 2012, at 5 p.m. Finalists will be notified at the end of February 2012, and groups that receive funding will be notified in April 2012.

In 2011, the foundation awarded $98,500. The average grant was just under $4,000, with organizations receiving anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000.

Info on the application process, special stipulations and what documents are required can be found on the Tournament of Roses Foundation website.

Applications are being accepted online only. Visit https://www.ctkodm.com/ptrf/ and enter “apply” in the username and password fields to begin the application process.