The Grand Junction Lions’ Community Betterment Committee is taking applications from local nonprofit organizations for its next round of grants.Applications can be found and downloaded at www.gj-lions.org/grants. Applications may also be picked up at Brown’s Shoe Fit, 425 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. All completed applications must be turned in at Brown’s Shoe Fit. The deadline for applications is Friday, Oct. 30, at 5 p.m., but applicants should start the process immediately.

The Grand Junction Lions Club has given money to the majority of Grand Valley nonprofits over the almost 100 years it has been fundraising. The total funds given to local nonprofits from its carnival and raffle is nearly $9 million.

“Our motto is ‘Doing the most good for the most people, while having the most fun,’ and we are looking forward to continuing that effort for years to come,” Grand Junction Lions President Nick Beightel said.

For more information, contact GJ Lions PR & Marketing Chair Angela Wetzel at 970-216-0351.