Community Foundation grant applications open Sept. 3

     Grant applications to the Jones County Community Foundation (JCCF) are available online beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, at dbcfoundation.org/JCCF. Applications are due Tuesday, Oct. 15.

   Last fall, the Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $111,000 to 24 organizations. Grant priority areas include:

   • Economic well-being

   • Quality of life

   • Educational opportunities

   • Community capital improvements

   • Personal health

   • Jones County tourism and recreation

   • Local heritage

   • Conservation efforts

   Applicants are allowed to request funding only once per calendar year and cannot receive funding in consecutive years. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)3 non-profit organizations or government bodies. Other non-profits with charitable projects may also qualify, but must partner with a qualified non-profit or government body that will serve as a sponsor.

   For more information, visit dbqfoundation.org/JCCF or contact Doug Edel at jccf@dbqfoundation.org.