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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