Dallas County Foundation Announces 2018 Grant Recipients

The Dallas County Foundation, in conjunction with Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation, is pleased to announce that $135,803 has been awarded to 27 Dallas County organizations for 2018 community betterment projects. 

Those receiving funds are charitable organizations with a tax designation of 501(c)3, 5, 6 or a 170(b) unit of government.

Since 2006 DCF has awarded over $1,101,150 to nearly 216 projects in Dallas County.  Those projects are listed at:  www.dallascountyfoundation.org.

This is the third year for Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation to grant funds to county foundations immediately surrounding Greene County. 

Grow Greene County intends to grant funds to these counties each year.

The Dallas County Foundation received $41,802 this year from GGCGC.

The next grant cycle will be announced in December 2018.

Dallas County Foundation is an affiliate of Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.

DCF/GGC 2017 Grant Recipients are:

1. ADM Fine Arts Boosters – $2,853 
18 Musical Instruments

2. ADM High School – $3,000 
Desks

3. ADM High School – $1,470 
20 Graphing Calculators

4. Adel Historical Museum – $2,000 
Memorabilia Display Shelving

5. Adel Historical Preservation Committee – $1,500 
Historic Plaques

6. Adel Rotary Club – $1,770
Bike racks

7. Dallas Center Rotary Club – $2,803 
RRVT Covered Bench

8. Dallas County Habitat for Humanity – $5,000 
Roof

9. Dallas County Homecare Services – $7,500
ADA Bus

10. Dallas County Fair – $5,000
Campground Septic System

11. Dallas County IRIS – $1,100
IRIS Signal

12. Dallas County Relay for Life –  $3,000
Tables and Chairs

13. DeSoto AHeinz 57 –  $4,750
Surgical Tools

14. Linden, City of – $10,000
Fire Department Brush Truck

15. Minburn Fire and Rescue – $4,000 
6 Dual Band Pagers

16. Perry – Art on the Prairie –  $8,000
Public Art Sculpture

17. Perry, City of – $5,000 
RRVT Art Initiative

18. Perry Hometown Heritage – $2,700 
Display Wall

19. Perry New Hope Bargain Shoppe –  $944 
Signage

20. Redfield WCV Middle School – $20,000
Sports Field

21. Redfield Development Committee – $2,000
Story Walk

22. Redfield WCV Recreation Club – $13,690
Building Repair

23. Van Meter, City of – $10,000 
Trail along the Raccoon River

24. Waukee Area Christian Services – $792
Chiropractor Table

25. Waukee Area Christian Services – $3,000 
Delivery Truck Shelving

26. Waukee Public Library – $3,400 
Music Aides

27. Woodward Public Library – $10,531
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