Camas-Washougal Community Chest soliciting grant applications

The Camas-Washougal Community Chest (CWCC) is soliciting 2014 grant applications from local nonprofit organizations. Applications must be postmarked no later than December 15, 2013.

CWCC launched its 2014 fundraising campaign in October with a $78,000 goal to fund grants throughout the upcoming year. Grant awards will be announced in March.

In addition to being a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, grant applicants must demonstrate that their project or program benefits residents of Camas and Washougal and meets one or more of the following needs:

  • Education
  • Youth activities
  • Aid to people with special needs
  • Natural resource conservation
  • Health and welfare programs
  • Crisis and emergency services
  • Other similar charitable or civic objectives

For more information, visit www.CamasWashougalCommunityChest.org.