The Claremont Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications from nonprofit community organizations serving Claremont and the surrounding communities in the Inland Valley area.

Supported by generous donations from throughout the community, the foundation has awarded over a quarter of a million dollars to more than 300 different programs and projects since its inception in 1989. Applications for grants will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8. The Foundation will announce awards in December 2013.

Information and application materials are available on the foundation website at www.claremontfoundation.org. Prospective applicants are invited to attend optional applicant workshops will be held at the foundation office, 205 Yale Avenue, Claremont, on Wednesday, September 4, at 5 p.m. and Thursday, September 5, at noon. Prospective applicants are invited to attend. RSVP by calling 398-1060 or email ccf-info@claremontfoundation.org.