Twenty-seven organizations in Dallas County were recently awarded grants totalling $135,803 through the Dallas County Foundation.

The funds awarded included $41,802 provided by Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation through its agreement that they receive an allocated portion of the adjusted gross revenue from Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. The entities receiving grants included charitable organizations, nonprofit groups, and units of government. The most money awarded was $20,000 to Redfield Middle School for a sports field. Other notable grants included: $7,500 to Dallas County Homecare Services for an Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible Bus; $8,000 to Art on the Prairie for a public art sculpture; $10,000 to the City of Linden for a fire department brush truck; and $13,690 for the Redfield West Central Valley Recreation Club for building repairs.

Since 2006, the Foundation has awarded over $1.1 million to more than 200 projects in Dallas County. See below for a full list of projects and funds awarded in the spring grant cycle.

ADM Fine Arts Boosters – $2,853 for 18 Musical Instruments
ADM High School – $3,000 for Desks
ADM High School – $1,470 for 20 Graphing Calculators
Adel Historical Museum – $2,000 for Memorabilia Display Shelving
Adel Historical Preservation Committee – $1,500 for Historic Plaques
Adel Rotary Club – $1,770 for Bike racks
Dallas Center Rotary Club – $2,803 for RRVT Covered Bench
Dallas County Habitat for Humanity – $5,000 for Roof
Dallas County Homecare Services – $7,500 for ADA Bus
Dallas County Fair – $5,000 for Campground Septic System
Dallas County IRIS – $1,100 for IRIS Signal
Dallas County Relay for Life – $3,000 for Tables and Chairs
DeSoto AHeinz 57 – $4,750 for Surgical Tools
Linden, City of – $10,000 for Fire Department Brush Truck
Minburn Fire and Rescue – $4,000 for 6 Dual Band Pagers
Perry – Art on the Prairie – $8,000 for Public Art Sculpture
Perry, City of – $5,000 for RRVT Art Initiative
Perry Hometown Heritage – $2,700 for Display Wall
Perry New Hope Bargain Shoppe – $944 for Signage
Redfield WCV Middle School – $20,000 for Sports Field
Redfield Development Committee – $2,000 for Story Walk
Redfield WCV Recreation Club – $13,690 for Building Repair
Van Meter, City of – $10,000 for Trail along the Raccoon River
Waukee Area Christian Services – $792 for Chiropractor Table
Waukee Area Christian Services – $3,000 for Delivery Truck Shelving
Waukee Public Library – $3,400 for Music Aides
Woodward Public Library – $10,531 for Library Update