The Zonta Club of St. Charles-Geneva-Batavia is now accepting applications for funding for 2016. Funds are available to any non-profit agency with a current 501 c3 status with an emphasis on empowering women in need in our communities.

Grant awards range from $100 to $1,000.

The application deadline is March 1, 2016. Contact information and applications can be found on the Zonta club website www.zontawest-sgb.org.

About Zonta

Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.

With more than 31,000 members belonging to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 66 countries and geographic areas, Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship programs aimed at fulfilling Zonta’s mission and objectives. For more information, visit the Zonta Club of St. Charles-Geneva-Batavia website.

SOURCE: Zonta news release