<p>June 1, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p><p>Jones County Community Foundation accepting grant applications</p><p>The board of advisors of the Jones County Community Foundation is currently accepting grant requests for community projects funded from the Jones County Community Fund.</p><p>“Funds are available for nonprofit organizations that serve general charitable needs in Jones County,” said Dan Ryan, Grants Chair.</p><p>The Grant Application cycle will begin on June 19. Applications are available online only. Visit nccommunityfoundation.org and select “Affiliates” then “Jones” for information about applying online. Grants range from $500-$700. The deadline for submitting applications is at noon on August 4.</p><p>Since 2006, the Jones County Community Foundation and its associated funds have awarded grants and scholarships to local nonprofits. “Our local donors are key to the success of the annual grant program” said Dan Ryan, Grants Chair. “Every dollar the people of Jones County deposit into the endowment fund stays right here in Jones County to benefit and support our local nonprofits.” The Jones County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. The Community Fund was established to help support local charitable needs through annual grants. Jones County Board members include: Victor C. Bryan, (President), Allen Bender (Vice President), Ivy Brantley (Secretary-Treasurer), Dan Ryan (Grant Chair), Charles Henderson, (Immediate Past President), Elois S. Body, Don Fowler, Ramona Simmons Gonzalez, Jennifer Jefferson, Charley Jones, Ted Kahlert, Chris Meadows, and Gloria Wiggins.</p><p>For further information, contact any local board member; the NCCF Regional Associate Kim Ball at (252) 288-5706 or visit the NCCF website at www.nccommunityfoundation.org/Jones.</p><p>About NCCF</p><p>The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has made nearly $89 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $191 million in assets, the NCCF sustains over 1,200 funds and endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. The NCCF partners with 60 affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance in 67 counties across the state. An important component of the NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional and national levels.</p><p>For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org and Facebook and follow us on Twitter @NCCF. END</p><p>NEWS MEDIA CONTACTS:</p><p>Dan Ryan 252-772-1034 [email protected] </p><p>Kim Ball 252-288-5706 [email protected]</p>