Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation (PACGDC)

The Palo Alto County Gaming Corp. will distribute proceeds through two distinct grant programs.

The PACGDC will distribute the majority of its funds through the grant process. Once an organization has been awarded a grant, they will be required to sign a grant agreement and file progress and final reports. The grant application as well as the required reporting documents are available for download on this page. Grant agreements will be mailed to grant recipients in March.

PLEASE NOTE: Deadline for submitting applications is December 31st. Review the application instructions and guidelines carefully. Application forms contained in this PDF MUST be used.

DUE DATES:
Reports are due and must be postmarked by:

Signed Grant Agreement - March 31, 2011

Progress Report – August 1, 2011

Extension Request - December 1, 2011

2011 Applications – December 31, 2011

2010 Final Grant Report – January 31, 2012

The Grant Application button below links to a PDF Form version of the Grant Application. This form will need to be printed out and completed in it's entirety. You will need to make the required copies of the finished form and send it to the Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation to be eligible for consideration.

2011 Full Grant Application

2011 Form C

2011 Mini Grant Application

2011 Grant Changes and Key Points

Progress Report (PDF)

Final Grant Report (PDF)

Grant Extension Request Form (PDF)

In addition to the grant process, the PACGDC has made the decision to distribute one-sixth of its proceeds to the cities in the county based on population. The cities of Emmetsburg, Graettinger, West Bend, Ruthven, Mallard, Ayrshire, Cylinder, Rodman, and Curlew will receive these funds upon receipt of signed grant agreements.

Grant Agreements will be mailed to the cities following the Annual Award Celebration.

Cities Final Grant Report

City grant funds may be retained for up to five years. The city must submit a written request to PACGDC with a statement of general purpose for which grant funds will be used. If grant funds are retained, grantee must report to PACGDC on PACGDC's report format. The report is due and must be postmarked no later than December 31st of each year. if grant funds are not used in the time period specified, all unused funds and interest will be returned to PACGDC.

For questions regarding the PACGDC and/or the grant process please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page.