Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) is now accepting applications for grants of up to $500.
The grant money will come from the Northeast Iowa RC&D "Employee Giving Fund," which is supported by contributions from the RC&D Board of Directors and private donations and is administered by the 10 employees of Northeast Iowa RC&D.
2016 grants will be focused in the area of helping youth explore art, environment, tourism, regional marketing, economic development and community betterment. Projects should benefit the seven county region of Allamakee, Buchanan, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties. Applications should fall under a RC&D focus area and support the RC&D mission.
The application deadline is February 15th.
Additional information and application materials can be found on Northeast Iowa RC&D's website: http://northeastiowarcd.org/employeegivingfund