Over $111,000 Awarded in Local Grants
- Lynsey Krusie
- Nov 25
- 3 min read
The Community Foundation of Louisa County recently awarded over $111,000 in grants to support 36 local charitable programs or projects through our Endow Iowa Grant Program.
Organizations that received grants include:
City of Letts for new Scholastic books to give to children ($2,500).
City of Letts for new flags for the Letts Cemetery ($2,600).
City of Wapello for two ambulance cot mattresses, cot restraints, and two infrared vein finders ($6,000).
City of Wapello for the Third Place Initiative at Keck Memorial Library ($1,000).
City of Wapello for classroom and office chairs for the new fire station ($3,300).
Columbus Community School District for an ecologically beneficial outdoor learning classroom space ($2,000).
Community Action of Southeast Iowa for housing assistance to safely keep individuals and families in Louisa County in their homes ($5,000).
EveryChild for the Mississippi Valley Child Protection Center, keeping children safe and healthy ($2,500).
Fellowship of Christian Athletes for sending student athletes to the FCA summer sports camp ($1,350).
Friends of the Columbus Junction Public Library for many “250th” celebrations throughout the libraries, parks, and historic sites in Louisa County ($3,052).
Grandview Community Fund for a new holiday decor nativity scene ($2,400).
Hometown Pride Louisa County Inc. for repairing the damaged floor as part of the Fairview Church Restoration project ($1,600).
Junior Achievement of the Heartland for expanding financial literacy and career readiness for Louisa County’s youth ($3,600).
Letts Boy Scout Troop 54 for new tents and assistance with recharter fees for scouts and leaders ($1,000).
Louisa County Conservation Environmental for large-scale visual aids to enhance environmental education for all ($1,000).
Louisa County Emergency Management Agency for a new portable generator and lighting for emergencies ($4,000).
Louisa County Extension for “Annie's Project”, empowering women in agriculture ($2,700).
Louisa County Fair Association for horse arena improvements ($5,000).
Louisa County Public Health for the “Healthy People, Healthy Communities” initiative ($7,500).
Louisa County Sheriff's Office for a license plate recognition system ($7,500).
Louisa-Muscatine Community School District for supporting a new school therapy dog ($3,000).
Louisa-Muscatine Community School District for a CPR training initiative ($3,100).
Louisa-Muscatine Community School District for an outdoor classroom and prairie restoration project ($1,600).
Louisa-Muscatine Community School District for new curriculum books in the talented and gifted program ($1,608).
Louisa-Muscatine Parent Teacher Organization Inc for the character counts program ($1,000).
LULAC Council 317 Columbus Junction for supporting golden loteria events and authentic Hispanic meals and memories ($2,100).
Lutheran Services in Iowa for the new parent and nest programs ($1,000).
Morning Sun Community Fund for the county-wide story walks initiative ($7,500).
Morning Sun Community School District for the pickleball court project ($4,000).
Morning Sun Community School District for new library books ($2,000).
Morning Sun Fire Department for an automated external defibrillator (AED) for the fire truck ($2,130).
Morning Sun Hometown Pride Inc for land survey funding for the splash pad project ($2,000).
Tri-Rivers Conservation Foundation for new picnic tables at the Prairie Outdoor Classroom ($4,500).
Wapello Community Schools for new soccer goals ($3,000).
Wapello Community Schools for new library books at the elementary and secondary libraries ($2,000).
The Community Foundation of Louisa County is proud to support the outstanding work of these local organizations, each of which is making a meaningful impact in our communities.
From enhancing educational opportunities and strengthening public safety to expanding recreational spaces and celebrating local culture, these projects reflect the dedication and creativity of the people who call Louisa County home. The Foundation is honored to partner with such committed groups and applauds their efforts to improve the quality of life for residents across the county.