WPCNR THE CAPPELLI NEWS. From The Cappelli Foundation. January 24, 2005: Denise Groneman, Executive Director of The Louis R. Cappelli Foundation, announced today its 2005 funding initiative to assist Westchester and Sullivan counties’ at-risk youth reach their full potential. The initiative is part of the Foundation’s overall strategy to address special needs of youth in these counties. Three specific targeted areas where the Foundation intends to focus its attention are education, health and fitness, and arts education. All fully certified 501-C3 non-profit organizations located in Westchester and Sullivan counties are invited to submit proposals for funding that meet the following criteria:
- Education –The Foundation will look for education programs that encourage collaboration among agencies, educational facilities, childcare centers, school districts and parents to address innovative education programs that encourage and foster the learning process for at-risk children.
- Health and Fitness – The Foundation will support programs that provide innovative and worthwhile health programs or organized sports which encourage wellness and fitness, enabling at-risk children to reach their fullest potential in life.
- Arts Education – The Foundation will support arts education programs that provide access to the visual and performing arts for at-risk children through the counties’ wide array of arts and related organizations.
$3 million in grants. Grant proposals will be accepted only ONCE during calendar year 2005. All grant applications, either for general support or program specific, must be received no later than 5 p.m., June 18, 2005, either by mail or hand delivered. Grant applications require original signatures and any applications submitted via fax or e-mail will be rejected. Grant applications received after June 18, 2005 will automatically be returned. Grants will be awarded based on evaluation of proposals submitted by non-profit organizations.
Completed grant applications must meet the aforementioned criteria. All applicants are required to follow the same grant application form. Incomplete grant application forms will be returned.
To receive a grant application, please send your request in writing to J. Fevola, The Louis R. Cappelli Foundation, 115 Stevens Avenue, Valhalla, NY, 10595, or by e-mail to jfevola@cappelli-inc.com.
The Louis R. Cappelli Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organization located in Valhalla, NY. Louis R. Cappelli is the President of the Foundation and is also President of Cappelli Enterprises, Inc., a Valhalla-based development company.
