Submitted by The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound
Working through the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, the Capital City Marathon will make grants to nonprofit organizations for projects that increase the practice and understanding of healthy living.
These grants will focus on personal health and fitness. Projects submitted should promote physical activity, such as running, good nutrition, positive health habits and personal growth through accomplishment.
Applicants must be nonprofit organizations that meet the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound’s grant eligibility requirements. Applicants must complete the grant application form and requirements prior to September 4, 2015.
Possible grant-worthy projects include teaching a sport, preparing for a competition, creating a new class or community offering, or an event focused on training, nutrition and fitness.
Further information is available at www.thecommunityfoundation.com/grants Applicants may direct questions to Anne Kirske at the Community Foundation, akirkse@thecommunityfoundation.com or Jim Lux, board chair of the Capital City Marathon, 360.704.0912.
About the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound
Founded in 1989, The Foundation is dedicated to moving philanthropy forward by helping individuals, families and businesses realize their philanthropic goals. The Foundation currently stewards over $17 million in assets within 84 separate funds. The Foundation guides donors setting up endowments, scholarships, and other funds. Donors trust The Foundation to monitor current and emerging regional needs and to identify organizations capable of meeting these needs. The Foundation invests donors’ charitable gifts with local agencies providing important services to strengthen the community—both now and in the future. For further information please visit www.thecommunityfoundation.com or call us at 360.705.3340.
