Photo courtesy of Washington County Riverboat Foundation
Nearly $90,000 was awarded across 46 grants by the Washington County Riverboat Foundation Wednesday.
Each summer the foundation hosts a mini grant program where area non-profits may request up to $2,000 for a small project they’d like to complete. The 46 grants included a variety of projects from school house restoration by the Washington County Fair Association to emergency scene signage for Washington County Emergency Management, and an outdoor activity area for Lending Hands Adult Day Center.
Applicant – project (all grants are $2,000 unless otherwise noted)
1 The Preemie Project – Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
2 Midwest Central Railroad – Engine House Lighting
3 Washington County Fair Assoc. – School House Restoration
4 City of Wellman/Senior Dining – LED Lighting for Senior Center
5 Columbus Community Senior Center – Lifepack CR Plus Defibrillator
6 SS. Peter & Paul Heritage – Door Replacement $1,937
7 Lending Hands – Outdoor Activity Area
8 Community Foundation of Washington County – Banquet Supplies
9 Atrium Village – Apartment Improvement Project
10 Washington Kiwanis AMers – Christmas Angels
11 Decoding Dyslexia Iowa – Parent Advocacy Training
12 Dutch Creek Township – Tyrone Cemetery Restoration
13 Wellman Heritage Society – School House Painting
14 HACAP – Outdoor Classroom Enhancement
15 Washington Concert Association – Todd Oliver & the Funniest Night
16 Washington Community Theater – Cabinet/Benches $1,500
17 Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa – Leadership & Character Program
18Keokuk County Extension – Scrolling Sign
19 Cub Scout Pack 242 – Pack Improvements
20 Highland Community Schools – Lego League Project
21 Keokuk County Exposition – Concession Stand Expansion
22 Washington County Historical Society – Red Brick School Repairs
23 Lake Darling Youth Center – Lodge Lighting Fixtures
24 Holy Trinity Church – Gas Range Replacements
25 Sunrise Child Care, Inc. – Sunrise Child Care $1,674
26 WCDC, Inc. – Documentation of Clients
27 Keota Unlimited – Kewash Trailhead Flags
28 Washington Area Softball Assoc – Softball Technology
29 English River Outfitters – Gold Star Family Camp
30 Camp Reece – Supplies and Scholarships
31 Kids Corral, Inc. – Playground Shed $1,747
32 Johnson County Historical Society -Field Trip Program $1,706
33 West Chester Lions Club – Feed the Need
34 Washington County Emergency Mgt.- Emergency Scene Signage $1,800
35 Friends of Lake Darling – Lodge Table Replacement
36 Riverside VFW Airlock Shelter at Front Door
37 Kalona Historical Society – Handicap Accessible Sidewalk
38 Vets Thrive Foundation – Mission: Possible
39 Columbus United Fund – Garbage and Recycling Cans
40 Brighton Chamber – Concrete Patio
41 Washington Betterment Foundation – Branding Betterment $1,940
42 Mid-Prairie Community Schools – School Garden $1,477
43 Johnson County Extension – Garden Educational Center
44 Keota VFW Post 4716 – Flags and Markers
45 Wellman Volunteer Fire Dept – Upgrade Outdated Equipment
46 Washington Free Public Library – Go for Graphics @ Your Library