The period for non-profit organizations to apply for grants from the City of The Dalles is underway.  Projects and programs that demonstrate how they would stimulate economic development or tourism, or provide social benefit, in the community are eligible for consideration.  Applications will be taken until January 31, and are available at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall on 313 Court Street, and online at thedalles.org on the home page under What’s Happening.  Applications will be reviewed by the City Manager’s office, which will make recommendations to the City Council.  Approved applications will be submitted for funding through the annual budget process, with funds being awarded after July 1.  For more information contact City Clerk Izetta Grossman at 541-296-5481, ext. 119.