The Community Foundation North Okanagan has opened applications for its annual Smart and Caring grants, offering close to $300,000 for local projects. By funding a broad range of community programs, the foundation hopes to foster progress and positive change in the region.

Through the Helpful Harvest Grant Round, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties recently provided more than $106,000 to 44 organizations. These funds, supported by the Helpful Harvest Fund, aim to tackle hunger by helping food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters serve local residents.