Northern Wasco County PUD will be accepting applications for its annnal economic development grants until April 17.  The PUD Board of Directors has allocated $50,000 this year to help fund local economic development projects.  Applications must include a brief history of the requesting organization and description of project, including how the project will economically benefit the community, what steps are being taken to bring the project to a successful completion, other community resources being utilized, and how the organization and project will contribute back to the community.  No application can be for more than $20,000.  Applications may be obtained at the Northern Wasco PUD office located at 2345 River Road in The Dalles, downloaded from nwascopud.org, or by calling the PUD office at 541-298-3302.