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Posted: May 5th, 2011 Liz Barrett
Front Porch Grants, a program that awards smaller-sized grants to projects making a big impact in building social capital between individuals, communities, and neighborhoods, is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 grant cycle.
The Front Porch Grants program, named in honor of the power of a simple gathering place where people can meet and begin to build relationships, aims to increase trust, build bridges across differences and expand social connections by informal relationship building.
Last year from October to April, 27 neighborhood associations, social clubs, school groups and civic nonprofits brought together diverse folks from their community through art projects, community potlucks, creation of community gardens, mentorships, games, cleanups and other casual events that allowed for relationship building.
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation, an affiliate of Foundation For The Carolinas, awards grants of up to $2,500 that support the creation of Front Porch projects while Crossroads Charlotte provides the framework.
The Front Porch Grant application accessible online must be received by noon on Friday, June 3, 2011.
More information can be found here.
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