Jewell County Community Foundation Awards over $31,000 in Spring Grants
The Jewell County Community Foundation recently convened in May to review fall grant applications. The following grants were awarded:
● $4,383.40 from the Jewell County Community Fund to the Burr Oak Fire Department for purchasing fire equipment.
● $2,178 from the Jewell County Community Fund to the City of Burr Oak for purchasing an AED and outdoor tree bench.
● $2,691.60 from the Jewell County Community Fund and $2,858.40 from the Dane G. Hansen Fund to Jewell County Fire District 6 for personal protective equipment.
● $2,180 Jewell County Community Fund to Jewell County Strong for summer activities for Jewell County Youth.
● $1,740 from the Jewell County Community Fund and $3,000 from the Dane G. Hansen Fund to First Baptist Church for a new front door and platform.
● $1,000 from the Jewell County Community Action Fund to the Jewell Chamber of Commerce for the annual fireworks display.
● $558 from the Jewell County Community Fund and $1,000 from the Dane G. Hansen Fund to USD 107 Rock Hills for a new tuba for the band program.
● $4,674.80 from the Dane G. Hansen Fund to the Jewell County Hospital for purchasing a new ultrasound machine.
● $2,845 from the Dane G. Hansen Fund to the City of Formoso for Neptune software and training
● $2,000 from the Jewell County Community Fund to the Guardians of St. Luke’s Church and Cemetery for restoration of its church
The awards totaled $16,731 from the Jewell County Community Fund and $14,378.20 from the Dane G. Hansen Fund, with an overall total of $31,109.20.
If you would like to apply on behalf of your organization, the Fall Grant round opens on September 1, 2025, and closes on November 1, 2025.
For more information about the Jewell County Community Foundation, visit their website, jewellcountycf.org. You can also contact Director Kyra Gritten at (785) 378-5055 or kgritten@jewellcountycf.org.
