The Lotte E. Scharfman Memorial Fund (“Scharfman”) grant program can help you cover costs for voter education programs. It’s local election time and a Scharfman grant can help with events around elections including Candidate Forums, Voters Guides, Issues meetings, Meet and Greet with Legislators. Successful Scharfman grants have funded art exhibits, Know Your Town programs, Town Meeting informational handbooks as well as technical infrastructure including Zoom. Need some ideas? Check out a list of previous grants.
The application is easy to complete and your League can receive up to $300. Working with two other Leagues? Scharfman grants for three or more Leagues may receive up to $600. The next grant cycle deadline is April 17. Start planning now. Questions? Contact Sue Abrams at sabrams@lwvma.org.