Angels announces community grant program

Thanks to the generous donations from the community, the Angels Over Sandpoint is able to resume its community grant program.

Grant requests for eligible applicants are open until Sept. 15.

The Angels Over Sandpoint grant process is for $250 to $2500 to charitable and educational organizations in Bonner County. All services must be for the benefit of Bonner County residents.

Applications can be found on the Angels Over Sandpoint website —

angelsoversandpoint.org under the “grants” tab. Instructions and a

complete description of the grant are under "community grants." All requests

must be received by Sept. 15.

Organizations eligible to apply must meet one of the following criteria:

• An organization holding a current tax-exempt status under

Section 501(c)(3), (4), (6) or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code; 

• A recognized government entity: State, County, or City Agency including law

enforcement or fire departments, that are requesting funds exclusively for

charitable purposes;

• A pre-kindergarten to grade 12 public or private school, charter school,

community/junior college, state/private college or university;

• A church or other faith-based organization with a proposed project that

benefits the community at large; or

• A Children and/or Youth program.

"The Angels Over Sandpoint looks forward to your wonderful ideas on how to

enhance the life of our children, seniors, veterans and all Bonner County

citizens," Angels Over Sandpoint members said in a press release. "Each request will get careful consideration."