By Karen Robes Meeks
Local nonprofit organizations can now apply for Port of Long Beach’s Community Sponsorship Program grants that could help fund their activities.
According to the port, funding, which is expected to be handed out mid-November, will be awarded based on how the activities “can help the port inform the community of its critical role as an economic engine and jobs creator.”
Last spring, the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners authorized $353,850 in the form of 124 sponsorships to community groups for activities ranging from the arts and environment to historic preservation and social justice.
The port is accepting applications until 5 p.m. on September 30. Visit www.polb.com/sponsorship to apply.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Long Beach Awards Sponsorships
By Karen Robes Meeks
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, the body that governs the port, awarded more than $440,000 in sponsorships to 100 local groups.
The funds come from the port’s community sponsorship program, designed to bring public awareness to the role it plays on international trade and highlight its effort in helping communities.
Events funded by the port include the Cambodia Town Culture Festival, the American Cancer Society’s Long Beach Cancer League Gala, Fourth Fridays on Fourth Street and the International City Theatre’s Free Saturday Family Theatre Series.
“Programs like this show our commitment to serving the public and promoting groups and events that make Long Beach a better place to live and work,” said Harbor Commission President Lou Anne Bynum. “Our community sponsorships provide our staff with opportunities to interact with residents who may not know their port brings them many of the goods they use every day and the port supports more than a million jobs around the country.”
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, the body that governs the port, awarded more than $440,000 in sponsorships to 100 local groups.
The funds come from the port’s community sponsorship program, designed to bring public awareness to the role it plays on international trade and highlight its effort in helping communities.
Events funded by the port include the Cambodia Town Culture Festival, the American Cancer Society’s Long Beach Cancer League Gala, Fourth Fridays on Fourth Street and the International City Theatre’s Free Saturday Family Theatre Series.
“Programs like this show our commitment to serving the public and promoting groups and events that make Long Beach a better place to live and work,” said Harbor Commission President Lou Anne Bynum. “Our community sponsorships provide our staff with opportunities to interact with residents who may not know their port brings them many of the goods they use every day and the port supports more than a million jobs around the country.”
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Long Beach Grants Available
By Karen Robes Meeks
Nonprofit organizations in the Long Beach area can now apply for Port of Long Beach grants through its Community Sponsorship Program.
According to the port, the subsidies are for “community events and activities that help the port inform residents about its mission and international trade while making Long Beach a better place to live and work.”
Last spring, 136 sponsorships totaling $372,500 were allocated to local organizations supporting causes from the arts to social justice.
Requests must be submitted by 4 p.m. on September 29.
The Board of Harbor Commissioners will vote on the release of the funds, which is expected to be awarded to groups by mid-November.
Visit www.polb.com/sponsorship for more information about the program and application procedures.
Nonprofit organizations in the Long Beach area can now apply for Port of Long Beach grants through its Community Sponsorship Program.
According to the port, the subsidies are for “community events and activities that help the port inform residents about its mission and international trade while making Long Beach a better place to live and work.”
Last spring, 136 sponsorships totaling $372,500 were allocated to local organizations supporting causes from the arts to social justice.
Requests must be submitted by 4 p.m. on September 29.
The Board of Harbor Commissioners will vote on the release of the funds, which is expected to be awarded to groups by mid-November.
Visit www.polb.com/sponsorship for more information about the program and application procedures.
