The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations that promote literacy, reading and writing skills and offer programs in the arts, languages and sciences in Carson City and surrounding communities. Applications will be accepted until March 1 and decisions will be made by May 1. The foundation will consider applications for grants requesting a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $2,500. The foundation awards grants to organizations that provide direct services to help implement and expand literacy programs for children who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading, and to develop reading and writing …