For many years the of Port Angeles City Council has allocated funds from its general budget to be used for local health and human services.

The council has contracted with United Way of Clallam County to administer the funds; representatives from the city council work with the United Way Funds Distribution Committee to make funding recommendations, which are finalized by the city council.

The United Way of Clallam County is now accepting applications for City of Port Angeles funding which totals $46,350 for 2015. Priority is given to programs serving health and human service needs with a focus on the following: Meeting basic needs for the most vulnerable Port Angeles residents; prevention programs; programs serving youth; and programs serving senior citizens.

Local nonprofit agencies that are interested in applying for a grant should contact United Way for an application, which is available electronically. They are due back to the United Way office no later than Friday, Jan. 9, 2015.

Agencies can call United Way at 457-3011 or send an e-mail inquiry to info@unitedwayclallam.org.