Applications must be received by April 1, 2016. Contact Sarah Shugrue, sshugrue@greaterworcester.org or 508-755-0980 with questions.

The fund was created in 2002 by Unibank for Savings to honor the everyday heroes who responded to the September 11th tragedy and to help local emergency personnel become better prepared.

Organizations that deploy emergency service teams in the towns of the Blackstone Valley: Millbury, Grafton, Northbridge, Upton, Hopedale, Mendon, Blackstone, Millville, Uxbridge, Douglas and Sutton are encouraged to apply. The total amount available for distribution from this Fund is approximately $1,000. Click here for more information and link to the online application.