Applications for the Community Assistance League 2020 grants program are available as of March 2 in the following locations: The libraries in Sandpoint, Priest River, Old Town, and Clark Fork; The Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce; and at Bizarre Bazaar, 502 Church St., Sandpoint. In addition, the grant information and applications may be downloaded from the CAL website at calsandpoint.org.

An applicant must be a non-profit organization and funds must apply to Bonner County only. Some of the criteria for evaluation include having a significant impact on the community, being an innovative idea, and involving important is-sues.

The Community Assistance League contributes the profits from their shop, Bizarre Bazaar, directly back into Bonner County via grants and scholarships. The shop thrives from the enthusiastic support of people who shop there and those who donate their gently used items. This allows CAL volunteers to contribute financially to many local area schools, organizations, and services that enhance the quality of life of many residents of Bonner County.

Grant applications must be post-marked or returned to no later than Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Information: Tracy Gibson, CAL grant chair, calsandpointgrants@gmail.com