A worthy non-profit will have a bit more in the way of funds in their coffers if they apply and are selected for a community grant from Oryana Natural Foods Market.
The community cooperative, which is actually owned by thousands of area residents, is seeking applications from local non-profit organizations. From those applications, as it has done for the past three years, Oryana will select one to donate a portion of it’s end-of-year proceeds to.
"Cooperatives work for the sustainable development of communities," says Sandi McArthur, Oryana’s education and outreach coordinator. "We are excited about this program, which gives us and our members a chance to formalize our practice of giving back."
Applicants must be a non-profit based in one of the following counties: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Wexford. Organizations who have been awarded Oryana’s Community Grant within the last five years do not qualify.
Last year, Oryana member-owners awarded $2,750 to each of two organizations who tied for the most votes: TART Trails, Inc. and Fresh Food Partnership.
To download an application, visit the Community Grant section of the
Oryana website.
Applications must be submitted via
email for consideration. The deadline is December 1, 2011.
Writer: Sam Eggleston
Source: Sandi McArthur, Oryana
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