BCHRTF announces grant deadline

The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force is opening its annual grant cycle.

The task force is seeking applications for the development and implementation of human rights programs and projects. Applications are sought from community nonprofits, and educational and governmental agencies.

Applications must support BCHRTF's stated mission: to affirm the American principles and ideas of the inviolable dignity and worth of each human being and recognize that everyone is equal under state and federal laws and constitutions.

"Do you have ideas about promoting awareness and understanding of human rights that will help foster a more inclusive and welcoming community?" Brenda Hammond, co-president, said. "Do you wish for more equity and less discrimination based on the labels we give each other and the division that they create?"

Groups are asked to describe how their project will focus on one or more of the following areas and benefit Bonner County.

• provide information, education and programs designed to increase awareness of the importance of non-discrimination

• eliminate prejudice and prevent harassment 

• celebrate the value of racial, social and cultural diversity

Grants of up to $8,000 may be requested; however, the average grant amount is $2,250. The deadline for submissions is April 30.

Information: bchrtf.org