Sample Press Release

Date

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Name, Organization, Title
Contact Phone Number and Email Address


                                                                  HEADLINE (briefly explain purpose of the grant)

(DATE) YOUR CITY, Florida – Your organization is pleased to announce it has received a $__ grant from the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Your organization will use these funds to support the program/workshop/activity/etc.

Briefly summarize the project. Describe how many people will be served by the grant and indicate other sources of funding.

Quote leaders of your organization about the grant and program. Several quotes from several different people associated with your organization are best, i.e. directors, board members, program participants. Etc.
The Community Foundation awards grants through a competitive application and review process. (Ask the Community Foundation to supply a quote regarding your project by emailing the Director of Communications and Marketing.)
Here, provide any additional details about the program.

About your organization
(Brief background)

About the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has been creating lasting value for our communities for more than 35 years. The Foundation accepts contributions from individuals, families, businesses, corporations and other foundations in support of community initiatives, special projects and permanent endowment. Income from endowment is used to make grants and award scholarships primarily in Palm Beach and Martin counties. Since 1972, The Community Foundation has granted over $4.5 million in scholarships to over 1,200 students and $74 million to the community in the areas of Arts and Culture, Community Initiatives, Community/Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services, Health and Human Services and Intergenerational Programs. Nonprofit organizations throughout Palm Beach and Martin counties help us to fulfill our mission and, together, we can make our region a better place to live.  To learn more, please visit www.yourcommunityfoundation.org or our new You Tube Channel at www.youtube.com/palmbeachmartincf.

Sample Press Release