Grant recipients display their checks following Wednesday’s ceremony. Photo by KCII’s Sally Hart.

Last night, the Washington County Riverboat Foundation awarded their summer mini-grants to area organizations. In total 48 grants were presented for $95,646. Area organizations were able to apply for up to $2,000 for projects. Executive assistant Jim Logan tells KCII News only 65 applications were received for this session, a low number compared to most mini-grant sessions. Last summer the foundation awarded nearly $100,000 to 52 organizations.

Applicant – project – grant
Families Helping Families – Keep Connected – $2,000
Washington Railroad Historical Society – HO Scale Conversion – $2,000
Kalona Historical Society – security system – $2,000
Washington Concert Association – trombone quartet – $2,000
Washington County Archers – archery materials – $2,000
WCDC, Inc. – Who is WCDC – $2,000
YMCA of Washington County – Community Connections – $2,000
The Preemie Project – family travel assistance – $2,000
Richland Area Development Group – cardiovascular equipment – $2,000
Red Cedar Chamber Music – music – $2,000
4C’s Community Child Care – play to read – $2,000
Washington County Military Museum – military uniform displays – $2,000
Shiloh Church – external defibrillator – $1,900
Wellman Volunteer Fire Dept. – wildland fire equipment – $2,000
The Village Company – nature trail and disc golf – $2,000
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa – Washington County scouting – $2,000
Lone Tree Historical Society – plumbing update – $2,000
Washington Kiwanis AMers – Christmas for Kids – $2,000
Boy Scout Troop 234 – scouting 2015-2016 – $2,000
Camp REECE – camper scholarships and supplies – $2,000
Riverside Ball Association – pitching machine – $2,000
Washington County Y – early out program – $2,000
Riverside Elderly Development Crop. – ceiling fans – $2,000
The Englert Theater – exhibit for gallery – $2,000
St. Mary’s Parish – automatic handicap door – $2,000
Holy Trinity – lighting change – $2,000
Cub Scout Pack 242 – pack improvements – $2,000
West Chester Heritage Association – technical upgrades – $2,000
SE Iowa Symphony Orchestra – orchestra bells – $2,000
Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers – camper hospitality repair – $2,000
Iowa Legal Aid – space reconfiguration – $1,769
St. James Youth Group – national conference – $2,000
Community Foundation of Washington County – banquet supplies – $2,000
Washington Community Theater – Peter Rabbit Tales – $2,000
Washington County Historical Society – Conger House insulation – $2,000
Systems Unlimited – tablets for communication – $1,980
Ainsworth Legion Post 351 – veterans grave markers – $2,000
PAWS & More – attic insulation – $2,000
Iowa Startup Accelerator – Imagination Iowa – $1,997
St. Joseph Church – playground for low income – $2,000
Miracles In Motion – Women in Leadership – $2,000
Brighton Chamber – Ding Darling Visitors Center – $2,000
Washington County Fair Association – pavilion concrete – $2,000
Midwest Central Railroad – museum lighting – $2,000
Washington Chamber of Commerce – community event equipment – $2,000
Kalona Public Library – early literacy – $2,000
Washington Public Library – indoor play at the library – $2,000
Johnson County Sharp Shooters – safety education – – $2,000