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Milo’s Hamburgers plans to award five $1,000 grants to schools and education organizations in Cullman County.

The money will be made available through the Birmingham-based company’s Little Something Extra Foundation. Schools and local non-profits with a focus on education and leadership can apply for a grant online at milohamburgers.com/lse-foundation by Friday, April 13.

The five recipients will chose in late April.

“We are honored and excited to be getting more deeply involved with organizations that have local purposes. We believe in the value of hard work, leadership and helping our communities become better places,” said Tom Dekle, CEO of Milo’s. “By partnering with the people that do this best, we are convinced we can make a bigger difference together.”

The name of the Little Something Extra Foundation is derived from a well-known tradition of Milo’s. While visiting the store, lift the bun on a Milo’s single cheeseburger or hamburger and find a little extra piece of meat. It’s there to remind Milo’s to always give a little something extra, according to a news release from the company.

Milo’s reopened in Cullman more than a year ago.