The Leo Livingston Fund grant committee is actively accepting applications to help local non-profit organizations again this year.
The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley administers a charitable endowment fund that was created in memory of Leo Livingston by his wife Doris Livingston, benefits nonprofit organizations in the Taylor community.
The foundation is accepting applications from 501(c) (3) organizations for the local grant.
Five Taylor business leaders and civic leaders represent the interests of the community in reviewing annual grant applications and presenting recommendations regarding the distribution of these annual grants.
Committee members include Mark Schroeder, attorney and President of the Taylor Educational Enrichment Foundation; Stella Buzan, co-owner of the 74 Man Store; Ian Davis, co-owner of the Texas Beer Company; Leslie Hill, former Taylor Area Businesswomen Woman of the Year; and Jason Hennington, area editor of the Taylor Press.
The board members consider grants to support effective and established programs, help launch innovative programs and fund unique capital needs that will increase an organization’s capacity. Grants will not be made to underwrite or sponsor fundraising events or public relation events.
To apply, organizations need to be a local nonprofit with a 501(c) (3) taxexempt status along with a list of board members and officers.
The deadline for applications is Friday, March 31, and recipients will be notified no later than April 28.
Applications are available at the Taylor Press, 211 W. Third St., and Mark Schroeder’s law office, 311 Talbot.
Applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 31, and mailed to: Leo Livingston Grant Review Committee 211 W. Third St. Taylor, TX 76574 Applications can also be sent via email to Jason. hennington@granitemediapartners. com or returned to the Taylor Press. In the subject line, add Livingston application entry.
