COLUMBIA COUNTY—The Dayton-Columbia County Washington Fund Committee announces it is now accepting applications for 2019 grant money. The deadline for accepting applications is May 1, 2019.

The fund is comprised of donations by community-minded people for the purpose of “enhancement, for the long term, of the social and economic well-being of the citizens of Columbia County, Washington.”

The earnings of the fund, administered by the Blue Mountain Community Foundation of Walla Walla, are made available annually to Columbia County residents for worthwhile projects, programs, and initiatives. Funds may be carried over from year to year. Applications will be reviewed and selections will be made by a committee consisting of Columbia County residents.

In the past few years the following groups have received support: Blue Mountain Counseling, WSU—Columbia County Robotics 4-H Club, City of Dayton, Columbia County Health Systems, Dayton Chamber, Columbia County Fair Board, Dayton Memorial Library, Dayton Historical Depot, Port of Columbia, Touchet Valley Arts Council, Blue Mountain Station, Project Timothy, Skyline Adventures and Walla Walla Chamber Music.

Details and application packets may be picked up at the office of Marinella & Boggs, 338 E. Main Street, Dayton, Washington, or call (509) 382-2541 to have them mailed.