News : Benton County Foundation Grant writing workshop set for Oct. 18

The Benton County Community Foundation will host an informational meeting about the foundation, its grant administration process, and the application procedures for the 2011 application.

“Local residents and organizations are invited to attend this workshop as it will give an in-depth look at the application and requirements,” said Ranae Becker, secretary of the Benton County Community Foundation. “This workshop will be a benefit to all 2011 applicants.”

Materials for the 2011 granting cycle will be available at the workshop, online, or at the Benton Development Group office (call 319-472-5545 or visit 303-1st Avenue) in Vinton.

The meeting will be held Monday, October 18, 2010, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Blairstown Community Center, 303 Locust Street, Blairstown.

Grants may be awarded in areas such as arts and culture, community affairs and development, education, environmental education and protection, health, historic preservation, and human services. Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)3 non-profit organization; a governmental body (school, city, county) or a charitable project with a qualified fiscal sponsor that operates within Benton County.

For more information or to register please contact: Ranae Becker, Secretary at 319-472-5545 or bcfoundation@bentoncountyiowa.com