Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Joplin Tornado First Response Fund seeking grant applications

(From the City of Joplin)


The City of Joplin is pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees of the Joplin Tornado First Response Fund, established to distribute donations made on behalf of the City of Joplin in the wake of the May 22, 2011 tornado, is now soliciting grant requests.
The Board of Trustees will award grants to charitable organizations and governmental entities whose proposed uses of the funds include:
1. Relief to tornado victims
2. Rebuilding and restoring infrastructure
3. Enhancing disaster preparedness through improved warning and safety measures.
Applicants may seek funding for multiple projects. Applications are due November 16, 2012 by 11 a.m. Incomplete or late submission will not be accepted.
To submit a grant proposal, go to http://www.formstack.com/forms/CFO-CityofJoplin. Joplin Tornado First Response Funds are currently held by the Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
Questions should be directed to Phil Stinnett, Chairman, Joplin Tornado First Response Fund, pstinnett@cableone.net.

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