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Lake County accepting grant applications for HHS programs

The Lake County Office of Housing and Community Services is accepting grant applications for 2022 to provide as much as $25,000 in support of youth intervention/prevention and other human services programs. Applicants may only apply for one of the following:

  • Children’s Services Council – Youth intervention and/or prevention programs that serve at-risk children emphasizing one or more of the following needs: abuse and neglect; after-school and out-of-school programs; mental, physical, or behavioral health; subsidized childcare; healthy choices/good decisions.
  • Human Services – Elder and family intervention and/or prevention programs that serve at-risk individuals emphasizing one or more of the following needs: rental or mortgage assistance; utilities assistance; deposits (for utilities and housing); food; achieving economic self-sufficiency; services that assist with independent living for elders and those who are disabled.

The deadline to submit applications is noon June 8. To request copies of the grant application forms, contact Amy Elliott at 352-742-6561 or aelliott@lakecountyfl.gov, or visit https://lakecountyfl.gov/human-services/grant-opportunities.

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