Friends of Lower Manhattan will award $125,000 to programs that improve community life in lower Manhattan below Canal Street.
Several grants ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 will be issued in five areas: children and youth, community enhancement and beautification, cultural activities, civic engagement and adult services and programs. The programs must be sponsored by grassroots, non-profit organizations.
Grant applications will be accepted June 21 to July 31 and can be downloaded at www.lowermanhattan.info. Grant winners are expected to be announced Oct. 1.
Friends of Lower Manhattan was formerly named Friends of Community Board 1 and is headed by Madelyn Wils, the former chairperson of C.B. 1. Friends and C.B. 1 agreed on the grant program in November.
—David Spett
WWW Downtown Express
