The Chamber Foundation is now accepting grant applications. The application and guidelines are available on the chamber website at www.CarolinaFoothillsChamber.com, and in the office located at 2753 Lynn Rd, Suite A, Tryon.
The deadline to apply is Jan. 17 at 5 p.m. Grants will be awarded on April 1, 2010. Call 828-859-6236 for more information.
The Chamber Foundation is a non-profit public charity with the purpose of carrying out the charitable and educational activities of the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce.
It is a 501[c][3] organization that can accept charitable tax-deductible contributions from members of the general public.
The foundation makes grants to other non-profit organizations in the community with the objective of serving the majority of residents and visitors, to help promote the fiscal viability of the area by attracting new businesses, thereby creating new employment opportunities and generally helping to improve the quality of life for area citizens.
– article submitted by Janet Sciacca