She said the board would apply for grants from several city agencies and is seeking private donations.

She is also seeking commercial sponsors and donations from the public.

Library officials said last week that they were seeking substantial private donations and would ask Congress to pay the balance.

The organization, which can be reached through the Web site www.musiciansoncall.org, is also seeking donations of instruments to give to patients.

To help compensate, the church has been seeking donations of time.

Other groups have sought donations to help with the costs.

They seek only voluntary donations; people pay their money to get in here.

So the district has become more aggressive about seeking private donations.

We are going to write letters to businesses seeking donations.

You could also seek donations from family and friends or the local community.