Do you have a great idea for or promoting our community? The Freeborn County Communities Foundation wants to hear about it. The application process for the 2011 Foundation grant program is now open.

Grants will be awarded to qualified Freeborn County non-profit entities that promote the social, cultural, health, educational, environmental or civic aspects of our community.

All applicants must be in by June 1, 2011. To find out how to apply for your grant, choose one of the following: write to P.O. Box 485, Albert Lea, MN 56007 or email to jillypete@gmailcom or ptsparks@charter.net.