Dubois REC is pleased to announce that the most recent round of Operation Round Up grants included $14,500, which was awarded to six local organizations.
Celestine Park, Inc received a $4,000 grant for a new playground.
Dubois County 4-H Council received $2,500 for new gutters on the 4-H horse barn.
Young Women Lead received a $1,500 grant to fund its 13th annual conference.
Operation Mind, Body and Soul Corp. received $2,500 to purchase recording equipment.
Matrix Lifeline of Dubois County, Inc. (DBA Trotter House Lifeline Family Center) received $2,000 to fund the purchase of diapers, wipes, car seats, and strollers.
Lincoln Hills Community Church received $2,000 to purchase a Zoll AED defibrillator.
We appreciate the generosity of the Dubois REC members who allow us to round up their electric bill a few cents each month to support this important program.
The next meeting of trustees to review grant applications will be held on March 10. The deadline to submit an application for a grant is 4 p.m. on Feb. 28.
APPLY FOR A GRANT
If you are part of a non-profit group, volunteer fire department, youth program, food pantry or similar organization, please consider applying for a grant.
Go to duboisrec.com, and look under the “Community” tab for Operation Round Up information and a downloadable application.
