Grant deadline for the Winneshiek County Community Foundation awards is Jan. 5

The Winneshiek County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, will award approximately $100,000 in grants to organizations, projects or programs that contribute, in a significant way, to the people of Winneshiek County. Grant applications should fall into the category of health, human services, education, environment, arts and humanities, community development, economic development, or other emerging needs.

Those qualified are local non-profit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, or other qualified tax exempt organizations such as Governmental Agencies, Schools, and Churches.  

 Applications are available online at www.winneshiekccf.org or at the Visitors Center located at 507 W. Water St., Decorah. Application deadline is Jan. 5. Contact WCCF Administrator, Brenda Balk at 563-382-2023 or e-mail brenda@visitdecorah.com with questions.