SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation is currently accepting grant applications for the 2017 cycle. The foundation exists to support charitable and public benefit organizations whose mission is the betterment of quality of life, health and welfare of Saratoga County residents.
To qualify for a grant, the Internal Revenue Service must classify organizations as not-for-profit. Applicant organizations must carry out services and activities that benefit the residents of Saratoga County. Activities are given priority if they address problem gambling or support youth, senior citizens, recreation, arts and community benefit.
The deadline for grant request filings is Oct. 17. The foundation board will act on the grant applications by Nov. 13. Awards will be distributed at the regular meeting of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 21.
Grant applications can be downloaded online at www.saratogacasinohotelfoundation.org. Previous grant awards can also be reviewed on the website.
