EST. 1999
2019 Fall Grant Requests
3% of Unrestricted Assets for 2019 Grants $30,070.00
Spring Grant Program awarded $13,750.00
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Council Grove Public Library
$1,500.00
Purpose: Children's Juvenile and Young Adult collection expansion
It will assist the library in developing and enhancing the collection for our patrons ages infant to young adult with current materials for continuous enrichment and personal growth.
MCH / Heath Dept Perinatal Committee
$2,000.00
Purpose: Morris County Area Community Baby Shower
To increase awareness of community resources for expectant parents and parents of infants. Education on a variety of topics, including: safe sleep, infant feeding, prenatal information, educational resources, developmental milestones, care seat safety, injury prevention, postpartum care and therapy options.
USD 417 Health Office
$7,600.00
Purpose: Spot Vision Screener
Allows for vision screening of all children and for those that are unable to verbally answer or follow the direction of the screener. This device allows for ease of obtaining accurate screening results just by taking a simple picture.
City of White City
$5,088.34
Purpose: School Zone Safety Plan
To provide safety to students and the community in school zone which includes crossing at highway 4.
Ag Heritage Park
$2000.00
Purpose: Renovation of School House
To paint and repair school house were there is peeling. And repair fencing from the March 2019 wind damage.
Cottage House
$2500.00
White City High School After Prom
$3000.00
Purpose: After Prom
To provide the White City prom goers and their dates a safe environment after the prom dance is over. It will provide entertainment, games, food and prizes.
Council Grove High School After Prom
$3,000.00
Purpose: After Prom
The After Prom Party provides a safe and supervised activity after prom at CGHS. This event provides a positive and safe atmosphere to keep students entertained and prevent possible peer pressures of alcohol, vaping or drug use.
Council Grove Riverwalk
$10,000.00
Purpose: Riverwalk Event and Entertainment Complex
This complex, when completed, will provide a comfortable and beautiful space for all kinds of performance and celebration events, from events such as Washunga Days, Voices of the Wind People Pageant performances, to all kinds of music and entertainment, and even weddings. Located in the center of Council Grove, on the beautiful riverwalk, this complex can make Council Grove a destination point for events throughout the spring, summer and fall.
Council Grove/ Morris County Chamber
$10,000.00
Purpose: Building Roof Lights
Upgrading the business lights on east and west main street in downtown Council Grove.
Herington Hearts CORE Circles
$10,000.00
Purpose: Herington Hearts CORE Circles Program funding
The program will help families and individual reduce the chaos in their lives and build relations to help bring them out of poverty.
Gathering in the Grove
$1,000.00