Pierce County Arts & Cultural Services and the Pierce County Arts Commission announce the availability of applications for Community Grants and Arts Education Grants. Grants will be awarded for projects taking place between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2008. Applications must be received no later than Oct. 19, 2007. Application packages are available at http://www.piercecountywa.org/artgrants or can be obtained by contacting Kathleen Benson at 253-798-6902 or kbenson@co.pierce.wa.us .