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C I T Y O F M E R C E D
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2023
Contact: Michelle Reid, Recreation Supervisor
209-385-6895, [email protected]
CALL FOR WAHNETTA HALL TRUST FUND APPLICATIONS
The Wahneta Hall Trust Fund was established in 1995. Provisions of the Trust require the City of Merced to use a portion of the endowment fund to establish and maintain a mini-train system and band concert program in Applegate Park.
The Merced City Council annually approves the disbursement of funds to qualified nonprofit organizations that meet eligibility criteria and can perform the services as described in the Trust.
This year $2,395 is available for distribution. Past recipients have included the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced for the mini-train operation and the Merced County Regional Arts Council, Merced Symphony Association, and Merced Community Band for concerts at the Merced Open Air Theater in Applegate Park.
The application deadline for 2023 funding is Friday, September 15, 2022. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying should submit a letter of request to the Office of Parks and Recreation, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340, attention Michelle Reid, Recreation Supervisor. Electronic submission and hard copies will be accepted.
For information about eligibility criteria and application requirements, please call 209- 385-6895 or email [email protected].