McLean Community Foundation Accepting 2016 Grant Proposals

The McLean Community Foundation (MCF) has spent the last 35 years trying to better the town through philanthropic initiatives, and it’s now accepting proposals for new grants for the coming year.

This year’s grant cycle deadline is Oct. 1, MCF announced this week, and grant proposals can be submitted at MCF’s website.

Formed in 1980 by the McLean Citizen’s Association, MCF collects donations and uses the money to satisfy grant proposals every year in conjunction with the McLean Planning District of Fairfax County.

Past grant recipients include new equipment at the Falls Church/McLean Children’s Center ($3,500), new equipment for the McLean Orchestra ($2,484), and a sponsorship of the McLean Project for the Arts ARTFEST ($5,000).

MCF will announce this year’s grant recipients later this fall.