Marcella Foundation opens "Think Big and Make a Difference" grant applications for South Lake Tahoe non-profit organizations

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Marcella Foundation has announced they are now accepting applications for the "Think Big and Make a Difference" grant program. Nonprofit organizations working in South Lake Tahoe are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $50,000. The application period will remain open until July 19, 2023.

The Marcella Foundation believes in dreaming big and making a difference in their community. Our grants serve as flexible investments to propel great ideas forward across South Lake Tahoe. We hope to empower recipients to address pressing challenges and drive positive change.

They are particularly interested in projects that demonstrate vision, purpose, and momentum. Applicants will be evaluated based on their understanding of the problem at hand, the actions they plan to take, the path to positive impact, and the intended outcomes of their big ideas. Projects of all sizes are encouraged as they recognize that impactful initiatives can start small. They believe that great ideas spread through people and their hope is that these grants will foster collaboration throughout the community to maximize impact.

"At the Marcella Foundation, we are excited to support nonprofit organizations in South Lake Tahoe that are dedicated to creating meaningful and lasting change," said Sean Fannan, founder of the Marcella Foundation. "We encourage eligible organizations to apply and share their innovative ideas with us. Together, we can make a significant difference in our community."

For more information about the Marcella Foundation and the "Think Big and Make a Difference" grant program, please visit www.marcellafoundation.org or contact Melissa Uppendahl at melissa@marcellafoundation.org.

About Marcella Foundation
The Marcella Foundation was Founded by Sean Fannan, who was born and raised in South Lake Tahoe and went on to create one of the largest mobile advertising companies in the world. The mission of the Foundation is to think big and make a difference in South Lake Tahoe in education, youth and families, arts and culture, and economic development.