The city of Thousand Oaks Public Works Department will accept applications for the 200809 Community Enhancement Grant Program from Wed., Oct. 1 to Fri., Oct. 31.

The program provides grants

o nonprofit community and school groups to raise funds to support group activities. In turn,

he groups volunteer for a community beautification project. A

otal of $45,000 is available.

Organizations must be in Thousand Oaks with at least 80 percent of their members resid

ng within city boundaries.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee who will make a recommendation to the City Council for grant awards.

Grant applications and guidelines are available at www .toaks.org, at the Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, Newbury Park Branch Library and Thousand Oaks City Hall Public Works Department.

Completed applications may be sent to Rod Cordova, City of Thousand Oaks Public Works Department, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362.

For more information, call Cordova at (805) 4492468 or email rcordova@toaks.org.