JCCF now accepting 2020 grant applications

     The Jones County Community Foundation (JCCF) began accepting 2020 grant applications on Sept. 1. Applications and guidelines are available online at dbqfoundation.org/JCCF and are due by Thursday, Oct. 15.

     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 online once per calendar year and cannot receive funding in consecutive years. Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and government body. Other non-profits with charitable projects may also qualify, but must partner with a qualified non-profit or government body who will serve as a sponsor.

     Last fall, the Community Foundation awarded grants totaling nearly $100,000 to 17 organizations.

     For more information, visit dbqfoundation.org/JCCF or contact Sherri Hunt at jccf@dbqfoundation.org.