Every year, the Camden Rotary Club provides financial support in the form of grants to organizations that work to improve the lives of people in Knox County and Lincolnville. We are currently accepting applications for this year's grants.

We have four grant categories: one $10,000 gift for a community organization; one $5,000 gift for a community organization; one $5,000 gift for a youth-oriented program; and ten ($1,000 gifts for community organizations.

Nonprofit 501c3 organizations interested in applying for grants should visit the Camden Rotary Club web sitewww.camdenrotary.org and click on the "Grants" link or ask a club member for an application.

Completed applications should be sent to Camden Rotary Club, P.O. Box 602, Camden, Maine 04843 no later than February 25.

Richard Householder is chairman of the Camden Rotary Club Charitable Grants Committee