Mini-grants available

MANCHESTER - The Manchester Youth Commission's Philanthropy Committee is requesting proposals for Mini Grants of up to $1,000 per application to Manchester community groups which are either led by, or intended to benefit, youth in Manchester. Qualifying candidates must plan to facilitate a project or program which fulfills one of three categories: Out of School Time/After School Initiatives, Service Learning Initiatives, and Arts and Culture Initiatives. Applications for the Manchester Youth Commission Mini Grant Program are available online beginning August 27th, at www.manchesterct.gov and must be completed and received by the Manchester Youth Services Bureau, C/O MYC Mini Grant Program, 41 Center Street P.O. Box 191, Manchester CT 06045-0191, by no later than 4:00 p.m., October 12. For additional information, please contact Erica Bromley at the Manchester Youth Service Bureau at (860) 647-5213, or e-mail ebromley@manchesterct.gov, OR Christopher Silver at the Office of Neighborhoods and Families at (860) 647-3089, or e-mail csilver@manchesterct.gov.