(KNZA)--The Hiawatha Community Foundation is accepting applications for its first Community Grants cycle, offering four grants of two-thousand dollars each.

The grants will support local projects and programs benefiting Hiawatha, Robinson, Morrill, Reserve, Hamlin and Fairview.

Applicants must have a fund held at the foundation. Eligible requests may include community programs, equipment, supplies, facility improvements and other projects addressing local needs.

The grants are funded by local donors whose gifts were permanently invested in the foundation’s Community Grants Endowment.

Applications are being accepted through November 22nd. Late applications will not be considered.

Guidelines and applications are available at Hiawatha cf.org/ grants.