Benton County Economic Development

2004/2005 Grant Guidelines

Define “Economic Development Fund” - focus

The Benton County Economic Development Fund provides financial support to groups who are willing to invest in Benton County and help build economic growth.

Type / Eligible Applicants

Community - community enhancement

Housing - improvement / development

Business - development / education

Tourism - public / private / historical sites

Application Guidelines

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Under maximum word limit Presentation of grant

1 original + 9 copies Budget No reimbursed items

Rating Applications

Economic Impact Return on Investment

Application Information Application Presentation

Can Meet Goals Project Description

Creativity / Innovation Timetable

Budget Amount Request

Additional Funding Local Contribution

Grant Match

Local and in-kind match will be a significant factor in the grant review process. Benton County will support projects that can show unique project support.

Available Funding

$ 10,000 for 2004/2005 fiscal year

Application Deadline

To be considered for quarterly review applications should be received by Benton Development Group no later than 4:30 pm on the following days: July 14, 2004

October 13, 2004

January 12, 2005

April 13, 2004

Application process

The grant application will be reviewed and approved by the Benton Development Group board then be presented to the Benton County Supervisors for final approval.

Applications should be received by Benton Development Group no later than 4:30 pm on the quarterly deadline date to be considered for review.

For additional questions contact:

Benton Development Group - Ranae Tharp

303 - 1st Avenue, Vinton, Iowa 52349

Phone: 319-472-5545

Fax: 319-472-5928

E-mail: bdg@bentoncountyiowa.com