Homework Center Grants Available Now to Stockton Organizations

The City of Stockton announces a Notice of Availability of Funds to support Homework Centers for fiscal year 2008-2009. Subject to approval of the City of Stockton's budget, a total of up to $150,000 may be available to agencies that provide homework assistance and tutoring to elementary and middle-school aged children in the after school hours. This is a competitive process. Agencies must collaborate with a local school and may request a maximum of $10,000 in support.

Complete applications are due Friday, June 20, 2008 by 5:00 p.m. Pre-application workshops will be held on Thursday, June 5 from 3-5 p.m. at the Cesar Chavez Central Library. Time may be used to review individual applications. For more information, or to receive an application, please contact

Cathy L. Clady
Development Officer, Program Manager III
Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library
605 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 937-8362.

Applications are also available online .

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