FORT FRANCES—With three weeks to go before the Feb. 16 deadline, local groups and service clubs aimed at helping youths and families are reminded to pick up applications for the Moffat Family Fund.
Town administrative assistant Lori Pattison said Friday morning that no applications have been turned in yet, but added “there has been quite a it of interest,” with 25-30 forms picked up in the past two weeks.
As previously reported, for the fifth-straight year, the Town of Fort Frances will be receiving $50,000 from the Moffat Family Fund to redistribute to local worthwhile causes.
Individuals and organizations are encouraged to start submitting their requests for a portion of that funding, along with a supporting rationale.
Information packages are now available at the Civic Centre or by calling 274-5323. Applications have to be submitted by 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16.
As in previous years, non-profit organizations are welcome to apply but must keep in mind that funding proposals must benefit children, families, and the “less advantaged.”
Organizations from outside Fort Frances whose activities do not have a direct benefit to town residents will not be considered.
Once the deadline passes, the local Moffat Fun committee will choose recipients and forward those selections on to the Winnipeg Foundation for approval prior to the end of March.
Those recipients then likely will receive their share of the $50,000 in late spring.
Fort Frances Times
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