Grant application filing for Azalea Garden Tour funds coming up

The Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour, held since 1953, funds annual grants to non-profit organizations in New Hanover County for beautification, conservation, and educational projects. Funding from the Azalea Garden Tour also supports the North Carolina Audubon Society work on Battery Island bird sanctuary and endowed scholarships to UNCW and Cape Fear Community College.

In order to be eligible for consideration for a grant, your application must meet the following criteria:

1. Applicant must be a charitable, nonprofit organization as defined under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
2. Your project must be readily accessible and within New Hanover County.
3. All monies from the grant must be applied toward costs of materials for plantings, soil additions or enhancements, and irrigation systems. Grant monies may not be used for labor costs, individual tools, delivery costs, buildings, other hardscapes, or administrative/overhead costs.

Applications for grants from the Cape Fear Garden Club must be post marked between May 1, 2016 and June 15, 2016. Visit: www.capefeargardenclub.org for grant guidelines, application forms and mailing instructions.