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Application Information

In addition to the traditional community gifts described on our Awards page, SILB has a sum each year to distribute to nonprofit or public benefit organizations for worthy projects that improve the quality of life for in our community.

SILB is especially interested in projects that benefit women and girls which is consistent with the mission of our service organization.

Guidelines are simple. There is no application form.  Applicants should submit the following:

  1. Letter describing the project in no more than two pages.
  2. Include a statement in your two-page description which specifies the way your organization will publicize SILB’s contribution.
  3. Project budget
  4. Proof of nonprofit status or public benefit status

Range of gifts:  $100 to $3,000.

Grants are one-time-only with no renewal implied.
Deadline for applications is March 31 of each year. To be considered, applications must be postmarked by the deadline. Applications should be sent by U.S. postal service to the address below only.

ATTN:  Director of Philanthropy
Soroptimist International of Long Beach
P.O. Box 15064
Long Beach, CA  90815-0064