(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 9, 2016) Rockwall Women’s League is now accepting grant requests from non-profit agencies that provide services to Rockwall County. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2016.
Proceeds from the Rockwall Women’s League annual fundraising charity ball will be used to provide grants to area not-for-profit organizations and scholarships for Rockwall County high school seniors. Last year, RWL awarded $46,000 to area organizations and $84,000 in scholarships.
This year’s charity ball, “Believe,” will be held April 9, 2016 at the Renaissance Hotel in Dallas. To contribute or attend, contact Jessica Grundelman at 469-644-9864.
Grant requests should be submitted in writing and mailed to PO Box 383, Rockwall, TX 75087, attention: Patti Poole. You may contact Patti at 972-771-7343 or ppoole@bjpoolelaw.com with questions related to grants. You may also email the grant request to Patti.
To be considered for a grant request, organizations must be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grant requests should include the following details:
Program name
Program description
Program beneficiaries
Amount requested
Submitted by Cindy Bledsoe, RWL Communications Chair.
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