LAKE COUNTY – Lake County Public Services Director Kim Clymire announced that the county Parks and Recreation Division recently awarded mini grant funding to nonprofit recreational organizations that provide recreation opportunities in the community.

A maximum of $20,000 was available for this round of funding with a cap of $5,000 per grant award.

The county received approximately $35,000 in requests for $20,000 in funding; therefore not all of the applications could be fully funded.

The following organizations were awarded recreational mini grant funding based on their number of participants served and programs provided: Clear Lake Scullers, Girl Scouts in Lake County, Lake County Channel Cats, Wiloth Equine Therapy and Youth Services of Lake County.

Clymire thanked all the organizations that help provide wonderful recreational opportunities for Lake County residents.

The recreation mini grants are made available in an effort to show support for county recreation programs during a time when the county cannot afford to fund and operate a countywide recreation division.

A second round of funding is available of $10,000 with a $5,000 maximum award. Priority will be given to applicants that have not received prior funding.

Applications are being accepted until the end of January 2010 and awards will be made in February 2010.

Applications are available through the Public Services Department at 333 Second St., Lakeport, CA 95453.

If you have questions, please contact the Public Services Department at 707-262-1618.