Meserve Fund Offers Grants

DANBURY — The Meserve Memorial Fund Distribution Committee is currently accepting applications from non-profit organizations for the first round of grant awards during 2000. The deadline for proposals is Friday, March 31.

The fund was established in 1983, a legacy of the late Mr and Mrs Albert W. Meserve, to support a wide range of public, charitable and educational projects and organizations that have an impact on the Greater Danbury area. The region served by the Meserve Memorial Fund encompasses Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield and Sherman. Grants are made only to 501 (c) 3 tax exempt organizations.

Generally, no grant recipient will receive more than one award in a year’s time. For a copy of the Meserve guidelines contact the Fairfield County Foundation office in Wilton at 203/834-9393. For specific questions about the fund, ask for Linda Cummins.