The Washington County Riverboat Foundation distributed approximately $1,187,000 to eight cities in Washington County in 2021 and has granted approximately $13,818,000 in Total Municipal Grants since the opening of the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort in 2006. The program distributes the revenues directly to the cities in Washington County based on population.

Washington received the largest grant at approximately $177,000, with Kalona and Wellman being awarded the second and third highest amounts at just over $62,000 and $36,000, respectively. The other cities that received grants are Ainsworth, Brighton, Crawfordsville, Riverside, and West Chester.

The WCRF is the nonprofit license holder for the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, which provides all of its funding. Visit the WCRF’s website for more information about the awarded grants or about the WCRF.