CAMDEN — The Camden Rotary Club Charitable Grant committee is now accepting funding requests from 501c3 nonprofit organizations that work to improve the lives of people in Knox County and Lincolnville.

For 2016 they offer the following awards: One $10,000 gift for a Community Organization; One $5,000 gift for a Youth Oriented Program; One $5,000 gift for a Community Organization; and five $1,000 gifts for Community Organizations.

Application forms are available on the website camdenrotary.org or from any member of the club.

All applications must be received by the club at: the Camden Rotary Club, PO Box 602, Camden, ME 04843 no later than February 19.