Clarke County South Central Iowa Community Foundation (SCICF) board members held a grant awards ceremony Wednesday, May 27, at East Lake Park.
Five grants were awarded to benefit charitable organizations and projects in Clarke County. These grants were made possible by Clarke County Development Corporation Unrestricted Fund and Clarke County Endowment Fund.
Those receiving grant funds were:
• Clarke Band — $1,424 to purchase brass drum and trap set
• Murray Recreation Board — City of Murray — $4,000 for architect fees and site survey services
• Grand River Valley Radio — $3,500 for radio hardware for KSOI
• Clarke County Conservation Board — $2,500 for playground and shelter
• Woodburn Fire Department — $1,916 to purchase doors, door openers and brackets
Clarke County board members are Lori Borcherding, Jason Gibbs, Dennis Jeter, Mellony Klemesrud and Melissa Snell.
Contact any of the board members or the foundation office 641-217-9105 to set up a personal, family or organizational charitable endowment to support your own philanthropic goals.