The Community Service Committee at Westport Woman's Club is calling for applications from local non-profit organizations in Westport for the annual Ruegg Grant. The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 18, 2024. Here are the key details:

• The Ruegg Grant offers a one-time funding award of up to $10,000 for a project in Westport during 2024-2025.
  Proposed initiatives should be impactful projects that benefit the Westport community, focusing on areas like social services, health, safety, arts, or education.
• The grant, founded in 1995 from an endowment by former member Lea Ruegg, supports projects that enhance various sectors in Westport.
• Over $200,000 in Ruegg Grants have been awarded by the Westport Woman’s Club since the named grant was established.

If you have a significant project planned for 2024-2025, submit your application by Friday, October 18, 2024, to the Westport Woman’s Club, c/o Ruegg Grant Committee, 44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT 06880.

In addition to the Ruegg Grant, Westport Woman’s Club supports local organizations through community service grants, college scholarships, Bedford Hall usage grants, and volunteer efforts.