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Gaming Grant Applications Available Posted 28 July 2008 Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation (UMGC) announces the deadline for the fall round of grant applications will be Friday, Aug. 29. All applications to be considered for this round of funding must be received in the UMGC office by 5 p.m. that day. Please allow adequate time when mailing. Applications not received by the deadline will be disqualified. Please mail applications to Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation, PO Box 208, McGregor, IA 52157 or drop them at the UMGC office at 1118 West Main Street McGregor, IA 52157. Grants are available from money generated from an admission tax paid by the Isle of Capri Casino in Marquette. This money is disbursed monthly to UMGC, who is the non-profit license holder for the Isle of Capri in Marquette. These funds are then awarded twice a year to qualifying tax exempt organizations and groups working in conjunction with schools or government entities in Clayton County. Organizations from the area surrounding Clayton County that can show a benefit to the residents of Clayton County with the programs or projects they are proposing will also be considered for funding. These projects or programs should encourage economic development, community betterment, improved cultural and recreational activity facilities, programs or activities that foster enhanced educational experiences for local youth, or improve the overall quality of life for residents of Clayton County. The board encourages groups to expand their visions and to not shy away from submitting an application. UMGC has funded a wide variety of proposals in the past, and are always looking for new applicants with great ideas for the future of Clayton County. The decision on who will receive funding will be made on Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the UMGC office at 1118 West Main Street in McGregor. Applicants are welcome to attend, however attendance is not a requirement of receiving an award. Due to space limitations, applicants planning to attend should limit the number of people being sent from any one group. Applications are available on-line at www.umgc.org or you may request one be mailed to you by calling the office at 563-873-2102 and leaving a message.

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