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Grant applications open at Gulf Coast Community Foundation

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Special to Long Beach Breeze

 

 

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is still accepting applications for multiple grant opportunities. Made possible through the generosity of GCCF donors, these grants support a wide range of community initiatives.

 

“One of my favorite things about this work is seeing the passion and creativity of the people serving our communities,” said Dr. Christen Duhé, GCCF president and executive director. “We’re grateful to the donors who make these grants possible, and we’re excited to help bring more great ideas to life.”

 

While several grant applications closed earlier this fall, many are still open at www.mgccf.org/grant-opportunities, including:

  • Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants:

Up to 10 grants of up to $2,000 each for certified K-12 teachers at public or private schools in Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Madison and Pearl River counties. The grant is made possible by Hancock Whitney’s Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Awards Fund.

Deadline: September 30

 

  • Anthony Dartez Fund: 

Up to $2,000 for organizations, schools, and educators serving individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities in George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone counties.

Deadline: October 31

 

  • Mary & Gene Levens Excellence in Teaching Grant: 

Established through the Mary & Gene Levens Fund, this $1,000 classroom grant for teachers in the Long Beach School District and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School to support innovative educational projects and enhance student learning.

Deadline: October 31

 

  • Pat Santucci Education Fund: 

Up to $2,000 for projects that support public education, educators, and individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities in George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson Pearl River and Stone counties.

Deadline: October 31

 

  • Jack A. & Gertrude W. Wilson Animal Welfare Fund: 

Up to $15,000 for nonprofit organizations in George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, and Stone counties that improve the welfare of animals through rescue, shelter, rehabilitation, adoption, education and related programs.

Deadline: October 31

 

For additional information, call 228-897-4841 or email info@mgccf.org. More information about the Gulf Coast Community Foundation can be found at MGCCF.org.

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