Applications Available for Cummings School Service Fund

From Tufts University: Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University today announced the availability of updated applications to the Cummings School Service Fund, which supports nonprofit organizations in its host communities of Westborough and Grafton.

Applications are reviewed on an annual basis by the school and given priority based on their ability to address community-identified needs. Projects with relevance to education are encouraged.

Applications for FY2017 fund awards are now available at: http://vet.tufts.edu/community/cummings-in- the-community/cummings- school-service- fund/.

“Our students, faculty and staff are able to demonstrate their appreciation for the local organizations that enrich Grafton and Westborough though the Cummings School Service Fund,” said Deborah T. Kochevar, DVM, PhD, dean of Cummings School. “We look forward to recognizing the achievements of local organizations again this year.”

Requests for funding should be submitted no later than May 30th for consideration for funding in the current fiscal year which ends June 30. A committee comprised of Cummings School administrators, faculty and staff meets annually to review proposals and select grant recipients, and will inform applicants of funding decisions by June 30.

The Cummings School Service Fund grants typically range from $200-$500.

Any proposal for project or activities is welcome. Activities funded or supported in previous years of Cummings Service Fund awards include a children’s summer enrichment program at the Nelson Library, The Claflin Hill Music Performance Foundation’s outdoor concert project, the Community Harvest Project, the Grafton Fire Department’s small animal rescue kits project, the Westborough Public Library’s community jigsaw puzzle program, and enrichment programs at Grafton High School and Grafton Middle School.

Questions about the Cummings School Community Fund can be directed to Jean Poteete at 508-887-4740 or via email at jean.poteete@tufts.edu.

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