Question 1

WHAT IS THE PAUL LAUZIER FOUNDATON?

jboetger · Accepted Answer

The Paul Lauzier Foundation is a private nonprofit comprised of two separate charitable entities, the Paul Lauzier Scholarship Foundation and the Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation. The net income is split evenly and distributed between the two foundations annually.

Question 2

WHAT IS THE PAUL LAUZIER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION?

jboetger · Accepted Answer

The PLSF awards scholarships annually to graduating seniors and alumni of Grant County high schools who attend college or vocational school within the state of Washington. Graduate degree students are eligible. Students pursuing trades are encouraged to apply. Selected recipients must attend school on a full-time basis.

Question 3

GRADUATING SENIORS AND ALUMNI FROM WHICH SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

jboetger · Accepted Answer

Almira/Coulee-Hartline, Ephrata, Moses Lake Christian Academy, Moses Lake, Quincy, Royal, Soap Lake, Wahluke, Warden, and Wilson Creek. This includes any alternative schools within those districts. Applicants must also reside in Grant County for a minimum of 2 years prior to high school graduation.

Question 4

HOW DO I APPLY FOR A LAUZIER SCHOLARSHIP AND WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?

jboetger · Accepted Answer

Students apply online at https://lauzierscholarship.awardspring.com. A new link is posted in December each year. The deadline is Monday, March 1, 2021.

Question 5

DO LAUZIER SCHOLARSHIPS AUTOMATICALLY RENEW?

jboetger · Accepted Answer

No, but scholarships are available every academic year. Students may apply for a scholarship regardless of whether or not he or she has been previously selected to receive an award. Recipients must reapply and compete with new applicants. Each year is a new selection process.

Question 6

ARE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS PURSUING TRADES?

jboetger · Accepted Answer

Yes! The Paul Lauzier Foundation strongly supports students pursuing all forms of vocational education.

Question 7

WHAT IS THE PAUL LAUZIER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?

jboetger · Accepted Answer

The PLCF provides grants to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations in support of community development, youth programs, public health and safety, education, and agriculture. Schools, towns, cities, healthcare entities, and governmental agencies may also apply.

Question 8

WHAT KINDS OF GRANTS DOES THE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AWARD?

jboetger · Accepted Answer

There are no geographical limitations, but the foundation prefers to fund programs and projects located in rural communities in central and eastern Washington, with an emphasis in Grant County. The PLCF funds annual grants and long term pledges over multiple years. Requests can include equipment, capital projects, and program support.

Question 9

HOW DOES MY ORGANIZATION APPLY FOR A LAUZIER CHARITABLE GRANT?

jboetger · Accepted Answer

The application can be found at https://www.zoomgrants.com/zgf/lauziergrant. A new application is posted every January. The deadline is April 30, 2021. Funding is disbursed in June each year.

Question 10

WHAT IS THE LAUZIER EMAIL ADDRESS?

Chelan Kleyn · Accepted Answer

ck.lauzier@nwi.net

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