Grants Awarded

The $12,500 award will help cover expenses to engage Chicago-based singer and historian Bruce Henry to conduct residencies in Waterloo and share his educational curriculum titled The Evolution of...

Project Flo received an $8,000 award to support the agency's efforts to restore, clean and repair the homes of underprivileged residents in Chickasaw County. 

Alta Vista was awarded a grant for $14,700 to purchase a grass fire fighting ATV. The new ATV will feature a small pump, water tank, hose, fire brooms, and fire swatters for use by the department to fight...

Butler County Conservation will use the $25,000 award to add meeting and exhibit space as well as add new amenities. Look for the Black Hawk County Gaming Association logo on the kid sand table.

The City of Waverly was awarded $250,000 to add an all-inclusive playground to the new Cedar River Park. The park will several amenities in addition to the playground, including 8 baseball/softball fields,...

Cedar River Recreation Project - $1,500,000 Funding will contribute to this large, multi-faceted project and includes constructing a terrace and stabilizing riverbanks, removing rebar and other debris...

Gallagher Bluedorn Seating Replacement - $300,000 Grant funds will help cover the expense of replacing theater seating within Gallagher Bluedorn. 

Black Business & Entrepreneurship Accelerator - $50,000 24/7 BLAC was awarded to expand their black business and entrepreneurship accelerator. The program enrolls eligible black-owned business owners...

Cooler and freezer roll-up doors, dock curtains - $30,000 NEIA Food Bank will use the funds to purchase and replace existing cooler and freezer doors, and dock curtains that improperly seal leading...

Little People's University - $27,927 Awarded funds will go toward a 9-month literacy program for students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Program goals include: 1. Train and encourage...