Grants Awarded

BHCGA awarded the City of Jesup $50,000 for their 2,500-square-foot splash pad project with a planned location at Liberty Volunteer Park. The splash pad will include an array of fun water features safe...

Fontana Park is getting a 24-unit universal extended stay campground with the $20,000 grant from BHCGA. Once completed, Lakeside-Prairie will be the first Buchanan County campground with full water, sewer,...

The City of New Hampton's Parks and Rec department is working to create a more inclusive community for all of its residents. With the $20,000 award from BHCGA, the City plans to replace an existing...

The Tama County Conservation was awarded $15,000 to update the playground at Otter Creek Lake and Park in Toledo. The project includes replacing the existing playground with a natural educational playscape,...

BHCGA awarded the Dysart Community Betterment Corporation $10,000 to construct a welcoming pocket park on Dysart's Main Street. Once complete, the pocket park will include a multi-purpose green space...

The Chickasaw Township Fire District is made up of all volunteer firefighters and serves the residents of Chickasaw and Floyd counties. With the $10,000 award from BHCGA, the Chickasaw Township Fire District...

The Waterloo Rowing Club promotes wellness and community in the Cedar Valley through recreational and competitive rowing. BHCGA awarded the organization $2,340 to purchase new oars and monitors. These...

BHCGA awarded Cedar Valley Makers $9773 to purchase a second laser cutter and engraver for their Makerspace in Waterloo. The new laser will give paid members, community members, and educational partners...

EMBARC is an organization that provides community-based support to refugees and immigrant students in Iowa. BHCGA awarded $20,000 to assist EMBARC in a collaborative project to address the need for more...

Cedar Valley Soccer Club (CVCS) was awarded $24,000 from BHCGA to add the Mission Playground at Waterloo's Cedar Valley Soccer Complex. The playground will be positioned on the southwest side of the...