The Dallas County Foundation (DCF) announced Wednesday the award of $108,971.11 to 19 nonprofit groups in Dallas County in the 2021 granting cycle.
Grants are awarded each year to improve the quality of life of those fortunate enough to call Dallas County “home.”
Since its inception in 2005, the DCF has awarded over $1,565,845 to over 270 projects in Dallas County. These grant dollars have been used to enhance large and small community organizations throughout the county.
In partnership with Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation (GGCGC), the Dallas County Foundation was awarded an additional $35,500 for broad-based community improvement projects, making for a combined total of $108,971.11 in betterment grants in 2021.
The DCF mission is to continue funding projects and local initiatives that strengthen Dallas County communities now and well into the future. Here is a listing of funded projects for 2021:
- Good Samaritan Food Pantry, Rescuing More Healthy Food $6,654
- City of Dallas Center – Parks & Rec, Burnett Complex Fields $5,000
- Dallas Center Public Library Foundation, Library Expansion and Remodel $10,000
- Adel-Desoto Fine Arts Boosters, Curved Risers For Choir $5,000
- Can Play, Dallas County Can Play $2,950
- Linden Public Library Foundation, Automated Library System $2,700
- Waukee Community Closet, Operation Winter Boots $2,000
- City of Urbandale, Barrett Park Natural Playscape $5,000
- Waukee Area Christian Services, Food Pantry Walk-In Cooler $7,364
- Adel Elementary, Storybook Walk $3,696.84
- AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and Transport, Safe Haven Building $5,000
- American Legion Post 717, Remodel $7,072
- City of Van Meter $9,000 (DCF), Boat Launch Parking Lot $11,000 (GGC)
- City of DeSoto Police Department, New Station Interior $8,152
- New Hope Village Foundation, Signage and Fixtures $1,041
- Community Opportunities, Development Center Office Relocation $5,000
- Perry Youth Football, Youth Football Helmet Update $1,500
- Raccoon River Pet Rescue, Electrocautery Unit $1,341
- Friends of the Woodward Public Library, Digitalization of Microfilm $3,000
- Friends of the Woodward Public Library, Community Digital Sign $6,500
$108,971.11 Total Granting Funds
$73,621.11 Dallas County Foundation (GDMCF) Funds
$35,500 Grow Greene County Funds
The Dallas County Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. For more information, visit the DCF website.
