Grant money available to strengthen families

Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency is providing mini-grants for initiatives designed to strengthen families, involve fathers and prevent child abuse or neglect.

Grant requests may range from $50 to $1,500. A total of $7,000 will be awarded. Lake Cumberland Community Collaboration for Children Regional Network, which is administering the grants, reserves the right to amend requested amounts to fund the maximum number of applications.

All agencies or organizations providing services to families and children in the Lake Cumberland area are encouraged to apply.

To obtain a copy of the request for proposal, call (270) 343-4600. Applications must be received at the Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency office at 23 Industry Drive, Jamestown, Ky. by 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 5.