The Marshall County Community Foundation members announced the 2021 Fall grant award winners this week.
The total from Community Funds was $101,627. Community Funds address current and emergent needs, while the unrestricted funds that support competitive grant rounds typically support projects focused on the arts, education, health and human services, recreation, and the environment.
Bremen Community Cares was the recipient of $20,000 to purchase a chair lift to meet ADA requirements at the Bremen Community and Performing Arts Center. The Culver Park Department received $10,000 to upgrade an existing public basketball court with new recreational options. The Marshall County Historical Society received $8,927 to help purchase technology that will help improve audio-visual systems. The Wythougan Valley Preservation organization was the recipient of $7,000 to create interpretive signs and historic markers to assist with educating visitors on Marshall County history. Drew’s Gift of Music was awarded $5,000 toward refurbishing and procuring musical instruments for children in need. Servants of Work was awarded $3,200 to build ADA-compliant wheelchair ramps for Marshall County residents, and WNIT was awarded $2,500 to support education programs.
