GRANTS

Clean Water Fund grants come to area

WORTHINGTON — The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources awarded more than $18 million in grants late last week for projects that will protect and restore Minnesota’s streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater.

By Julie Buntjer , December 17, 2012

WAF awards grants to non-profit organizations

WORTHINGTON — The Worthington Area Foundation (WAF) distributed checks totaling nearly $15,000 to several local non-profit organizations during a Tuesday night program.

By Ryan McGaughey , November 27, 2012

George thrives on grants received

GEORGE, Iowa — Several city entities are gearing up for summer projects thanks to grants recently awarded by the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation. The foundation distributed 39 grants to various organizations in the county during an award ceremony May 1 at the Grand Falls Casino Resort, Larchwood, Iowa.

May 21, 2012

WAF grants total $13,500

WORTHINGTON — The Worthington Area Foundation awarded $13,500 in funds to a host of community projects during a Monday evening program at BenLee’s Café.

November 21, 2011

Health-care grants produce partisan fighting

ST. PAUL — A health-care spending political battle between Minnesota Senate Republicans and Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton heightened Tuesday when each side basically called the other a liar.

By Don Davis , November 15, 2011

Grants available from AgStar

MANKATO — The AgStar Fund for Rural America is offering grants through the Emergency Response Services (EMS) Grant Program.

August 01, 2011

Grants available for water projects

DES MOINES, Iowa — Between $743,000 and $1.2 million in grant funds are available to local watershed improvement committees, soil and water conservation districts, public water supply utilities, county conservation boards, cities and counties in Iowa to support projects that will improve water quality or help prevent flooding.

July 06, 2011

Community grants awarded in Luverne

LUVERNE — The Luverne Area Community Foundation (LACF) has awarded several grants during its latest round of funding.

May 02, 2011

Dayton House board establishes fund for future

WORTHINGTON — Every homeowner knows that along with the joys of ownership come expenses — expected and unexpected. The Historic Dayton House — the fully restored 1890s home that was once the residence of George Dayton, founder of the Dayton and Target retail store empire — is no exception. As a facility that is used by the public for gatherings, lodging and tours, the Dayton House not only encounters the normal costs incurred by any functioning residence, but also must keep its facilities guest-ready all the time and be prepared for any unexpected expenses.

By Beth Rickers , December 05, 2010

Bigelow Fire Department gets new grant

BIGELOW — For the first time in the history of the Bigelow Fire Department, a brand new truck has been added to its firefighting fleet.

By Julie Buntjer , October 29, 2010

FEMA extends assistance for Iowans

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has granted a request to extend the registration period for disaster assistance. The registration period was scheduled to end Wednesday.

By Daily Globe , October 14, 2010

Deadline for MIRC grants extended

WORTHINGTON — The C.K. Blandin Foundation’s Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities (MIRC) initiative is working to help rural communities stay technologically competitive with urban areas and is seeking applications from organizations and businesses for grant funding.

By Justine Wettschreck , October 08, 2010

Area pool projects receive I-JOBS grants

GEORGE, Iowa — Aquatic center redevelopment projects in Sanborn and George are now slated to receive funds from the Culver/Judge I-JOBS initiative. The Vision Iowa Board recently approved a total of $2.36 million in grants at their meeting in Grinnell.

June 14, 2010

NW Iowa counties among those slated for preschool grants

DES MOINES, Iowa— School districts in Dickinson, Lyon and Osceola counties are among 150 Iowa districts that will be served by the final installment of Gov. Chet Culver’s preschool grant program.

June 09, 2010

Emergency food grant funds available

WORTHINGTON — Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council Inc. (SMOC), the community action agency serving Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties, was awarded $15,636 in federal funds through the FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.

May 05, 2010