Northern Wasco County PUD will be accepting applications for Economic Development grants until April 11.  The Board of Directors allocated $50,000 this year to help fund local economic development projects, with a limit of $20,000 for any individual 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.  Projects shall be for infrastructure or property with a life expectancy of at least five years and are located within the Northern Wasco County PUD service area.  Applications may be obtained at the Northern Wasco County PUD Office located at 2345 River Road in The Dalles, online at nwascopud.org, or by calling 541-298-3302.