Children’s Auction grant applications due

LACONIA — The Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction is accepting applications for funding in November and December.

The deadline for grants to meet urgent needs is Sunday, Nov. 10. Applications for funding in all other categories will be accepted until Sunday, Dec. 15. Application forms are available by visiting www.childrensauction.com.

Organizations eligible to apply must have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code or public agency status, a primary base of operations in the Greater Lakes Region, and a proven history of providing value to the children of the local community are invited to apply for funding.

Each organization’s funding request will be considered in four different categories, including Category A, efficiently funds urgent needs; Category B, funds those nonprofit organizations that work to eliminate or mitigate the need for basic and extended services for children; Category C, funds capital initiatives that improves the lives of children or enhance the ability of agencies to deliver their services; and Category D, funds organizations that have an educational or recreational aspect to provide a service to children in the Lakes Region in which the child may not be able to afford otherwise.

The application deadline for organizations in Category A is Nov. 10. Applications for all other categories will be accepted until Dec. 15. With questions, contact Apply@ChildrensAuction.com.