Happy summer, everyone!

Above is an archival Concerts-In-The-Park photo from 2018.  Concerts-In-The-Park has been a Belvedere tradition since 1998, and BCF has been a supporter every year.  This year BCF is also supporting the Belvedere Home-made Film Festival, coming to Community Park on October 4.  We’re excited to find out what stories our creative residents will want to tell.  For more information about the film festival or to submit an entry, visit https://bhmff.com/

As mentioned in the previous post, the deadline for submitting grant requests for the summer cycle is August 1.  This is a great time for your organization to submit a request for late summer and fall funding.  BCF will have one more grant cycle in 2024, with a deadline of October 1.  That cycle is perfect for winter or early spring events and programs, as the next grant cycle isn’t until March of 2025.  You will hear back from BCF within a month of the deadline date.  For more information or to submit a request, go to  https://belvederecommunityfoundation.com/grant-information/ .  All grant requests must be submitted through the website; we no longer accept paper applications.

The annual photo contest is live!  You can enter by following this link: https://belvederecommunityfoundation.com/wp/.  The contest will be open until November 3, and winners will be announced at the BCF Annual Meeting on November 21.  Enter early and often (up to five photos)!