Jones County Community Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Jones County Endowment Fund (JCEF) is preparing to distribute approximately $97,000 in grants for Jones County nonprofit organizations. Since the fund was established in 2005, the JCEF has awarded over $465,000 to qualifying applicants. Applications must be submitted by November 1, 2013.
Projects must fit one or more of the following priorities:
- Improve the economic well-being or quality of life of Jones County residents
- Improve educational opportunities
- Community capital improvements
- Promote tourism, recreation or maintain the Jones County heritage.
- Projects outside of Jones County as well as those from religious entities are not eligible.
Grants will be awarded in two categories: those with budgets under $1,000, and those with budgets from $1,001 to $25,000. A 25% match is required.
Awards will be made on or around January 1, 2014. Applications can be completed online at www.dbqfoundation.org/jccf.
The Jones County Endowment Fund was formed for the specific purpose of distributing gaming funds annually. The foundation has an affiliation agreement with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. The board members of this foundation are: Cali Beals, Doug Edel, Pete Eichorn, Dr. David Gilchrist, Brian Lubben, Patty Manuel, Tanya Rogers and Dean Zimmerman.