Twelve grants and two scholarships were recently awarded to nonprofit organizations and students in Woodward, through the Myrna Reynoldson Mayfield Trust.

The 2020 grant cycle included $43,825 awarded, with $2,500 of that devoted to scholarships for two Woodward-Granger seniors who are continuing their education. Among the notable grants were: $4,000 to the Woodward Golf Club for pool furniture; $4,500 to Woodward United Methodist Church for education; $4,500 to the Public Library for programming; and $5,000 to the Police Department for the reserve officer program. The biggest awards were a pair of $7,000 grants, with one given to the Woodward-Granger High School and Middle School Music Department to update their sound and recording system, and the other to the Parks and Recreation Department for concrete work at Honor Park.

The Trust’s goal is to provide financial support through annual grants, which directly benefit the citizens of Woodward and surrounding rural areas. Funds are awarded to nonprofit organizations operated for educational, civic, cultural, historical, recreational, charitable, and religious purposes. See below for a complete list of awardees.

Woodward United Methodist Church $4,500 for Christian education and materials, youth group and pastor education
Woodward United Methodist Church Outreach Committee $1,600 for School Supply Drive
W-G CSD MS/HS Music Department $7,000 to update sound and recording system
Woodward Senior Citizens Housing Inc. $3,000 for sidewalk replacement at uptown apartments
14U Sandlot Baseball $625 for tournament costs
Woodward Public Library $4,500 for programming, Adventure Passes and DSM Register
City of Woodward Parks & Rec $7,000 for concrete work at Honor Park
Woodward Police Department $5,000 for Police Reserve Officer Program
Woodward Golf Club $4,000 for pool furniture
American Legion Post 211 $1,000 for scholarships & Boy’s State registration
WG Hawks 10u & 12u Softball $2,060 to purchase equipment
W-G CSD Baseball $3,540 for Outfield Fence Green Slats
Scholarships totaling $2,500 will be awarded to 2 Woodward-Granger High School students and graduates for their post-high school education.