Salem Seeks Applicants For Educational Grants

SALEM, MA — A Salem program to provide funds for local educational needs and adult literacy programs is accepting applications for grants that have averaged about $1,000.

The Salem Scholarship & Education Committee is seeking grant applications from educational programs, teachers and community organizations through its Education Fund.

Applications are due by Nov. 15 and can be found here. Grant funds cannot be used for salaries or stipends.

"The members of the Scholarship and Education Committee are pleased to make this grant funding available to local educators, programs and organizations,” said Tyler Carlton, chair of the committee. "We hope that all who are interested in supporting the educational needs of our community will apply for consideration to receive a grant from the Education Fund."

Those with questions, or those who want to know if their program is eligible, can contact the Mayor's Office at 978-619-5600.

"The success of Salem's schools and support for our students is a community mission," Mayor Kim Driscoll, who chairs the Salem School Committee, said. "By again offering this grant program, the members of the Scholarship and Education Committee are demonstrating their commitment to that effort and I would like to thank them for it."