Nonprofits invited to apply for Community Advancement Grants

FRANKLIN — Franklin Savings Bank is currently accepting applications for its Fund for Community Advancement. All grant applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 30, for consideration and can be mailed, hand delivered to any branch location, or emailed to mybanker@fsbnh.bank. Since 1997, the bank has awarded over $942,000 in grants to projects that have enhanced the lives of people in the communities it serves.

Eligible organizations must be recognized as tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or be a school, municipality or other subdivision of government. Areas of support include, but are not limited to, affordable housing, education, health care, social services, arts and humanities, human services, along with programs or services addressing the needs of children, adolescents, elders, and single-parent families. In addition, priority consideration will be given to programs and services that address the needs of low to moderate income families and individuals.

The communities that make up the primary market area of FSB include: Alexandria, Belmont, Boscawen, Bristol, Franklin, Gilford, Gilmanton, Hill, Laconia, Merrimack, New Hampton, Northfield, Sanbornton and Tilton. The fund may also provide support for projects in other surrounding communities. For more information about the FSB Fund for Community Advancement as well as how to apply, visit www.fsbnh.bank, then select “Community” in the site navigation or call Amy A. Rankins, PHR, Executive/Human Resources Assistant, at 603-934-8316 (toll-free at 800-FSB-4445) or via email at Amy.Rankins@fsbnh.bank.