Swift Foundation accepting grant applications from El Dorado County nonprofit groups

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation announced Thursday that it is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations in El Dorado County.

Grants will be awarded to select nonprofits that promote literacy, reading and writing skills and programs in the languages, sciences and interdisciplinary areas.

Applications will be accepted through February 15, 2020 and recipients will be announced on May 1, 2020. The Fund will consider applications for grants requesting a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $3,000.

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