Applications for the Community Assistance League 2021 grants program are available at locations around the community.

Applications came be found at the libraries in Sandpoint, Priest River, Oldtown, and Clark Fork; the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, and at Bizarre Bazaar, 502 Church St., Sandpoint. In addition, the grant information and application may be downloaded from the CAL website: www.CALsandpoint.org.

An applicant must be a non-profit organization without political or religious affiliations and funds must be applied within Bonner County only. Some of the criteria for evaluation include having a significant impact on the community, being an innovative idea, and involving important issues.

CAL 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 volunteers, shoppers and those who donate their quality used items. This allows CAL to contribute financially to many local area schools, organizations, and services that enhance the quality of life for residents of Bonner County.

If you know of a worthy organization, please encourage them to apply.

Grant applications must be post-marked or returned no later than Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

For additional information, please contact Tracy Gibson, CAL grants chairperson at CALSandpointGrants@gmail.com.