Greater Lowell Community Foundation Funds Locals
By KhmerPost USA
The Greater Lowell Community Foundation is a philanthropic organization comprised of over 350 funds, currently totaling over $35MM, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life in 20 neighboring cities and towns. The Community Foundation annually awards grants and scholarships to hundreds of worthy nonprofits and students. The Foundation has awarded more than $13 million in the last 20 years.
•The Open Pantry of Greater Lowell, Inc. for Food Pantry at $5,500
•Westford Council on Aging for Helping Meet Unmet Transportation Needs of Older Adults at $4,000
•Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) for MAPS Lowell Portuguese-Speaking Senior Outreach & Support Project at $5,500
•Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts for Critical Home Repair for Aging in Place at $5,500
•Mill City Grows for Increasing food access and education for older adults at $5,500
•Lowell Housing Authority for Tech S avvy Seniors at $5,000
Water Resources – $14,500
•Organization for the Assabet River Inc. (OARS) for Three-River Recreation Map at $4,500
•Nashua River Watershed Association for Strengthening Citizen Scientist Teams with Enhanced Focus on River Fish at $5,000
• Merrimack River Watershed Council for Getting Up to Speed on Sewers — A Community Introduction to CSOs at $5,000
These grant awards are part of a competitive grant process in which nonprofit organizations apply for funds and an independent committee reviews the proposals and selects awardees.
The Discretionary Grants Program is one of several competitive grant programs offered through the Community Foundation each year. Another highlight program is the Lowell High School Honors Night Scholarships, which are given at an event held in May each year. In 2018, over $500,000 in scholarships were awarded to assist students with the cost of the tuition and range between $250 – $5,000 per scholarship.
Any senior who has a minimum of a 2.5 GPA, attended LHS as a junior, and plans to further their education in the Fall of 2019 is eligible to apply.
The criteria for scholarship funds are as unique and diverse as the students at Lowell High School. There are scholarships for first-generation immigrants, healthcare and nursing majors, students who excel in academics, and students who have shown a commitment to community service.
Seniors at Lowell Highs School can apply by completing an online application at
http://www.glcfoundation.org/2019/01/17/2019-lowell-high-school-honors-night-scholarship/.
