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Rural schools, nonprofits in Fresno region can get piece of Wonderful’s $1M grant. Here’s how

A huge agricultural company based in the central San Joaquin Valley is offering grants to schools and nonprofits in rural communities in Fresno or other counties.

The Wonderful Co. established a $1 million relief fund for nonprofit organizations and schools hurt by the coronavirus pandemic and that support Wasco, Delano, Shafter, Firebaugh, Avenal, Sanger, Mendota or Del Rey.

The grants can range from $1,000 to $100,000 and applications can be prioritized if submitted by Aug. 31, according to a news release. The submission process and requirements are at wonderfulcommunitygrants.com.

Organizations that apply will be notified by Sept. 14.

The Wonderful Co. is known for pistachios, wine, pomegranate juice, mandarins and a number of other products.

This story was originally published August 3, 2020 at 8:59 AM.

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Thaddeus Miller
Merced Sun-Star
Reporter Thaddeus Miller has covered cities in the central San Joaquin Valley since 2010, writing about everything from breaking news to government and police accountability. A native of Fresno, he joined The Fresno Bee in 2019 after time in Merced and Los Banos.
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