Community Foundation now accepting grant applications

     Grant applications to the Jones County Community Foundation (JCCF) are available online beginning Friday, Sept. 1, at dbqfoundation.org/JCCF. Applications are due Monday, Oct. 16.

   Last fall, the Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $110,000 to 11 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 quality 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.