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SCRA Fall 2025 Awards

Awards

NEWS RELEASE                                                                      

November 18, 2025                                                                              

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.4 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to over $104 million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.4 million for the fall 2025 grant cycle.

Several representatives spoke of the value and impact these awards will have for their organizations:

Lola VanDeWalle, Founder, Quad City Veterans Outreach Center – $6,300, Veterans Computer Project

Samuel McCullum, Founder and Executive Director, STEAM on Wheels – $3,650, Sculpting STEAM Education at Madison Elementary and the Family Museum

Marilyn Oliver, Food Pantry and Clothing Closet Director, and Julie Schoville, Council President, All Saints Lutheran Church – $48,000, All Saints Lutheran Church Food Pantry and Clothing Closet

Dr. Kay Metzgar-Fix, Board President, Precious Acres Animal Rescue & Sanctuary – $17,000, Perimeter Fencing

The Authority received a total of 83 requests for funding totaling $2,415,316.

A total of $1,446,430 was awarded to 49 projects benefiting residents of Scott County. 

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $104,267,022 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle is scheduled to be in spring 2026, with applications available by March 1, due April 1.  Information regarding future grant cycles will be posted the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com and shared through local media.

Fall 2025 Applications

Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Scott County Regional Authority has opened an online grant application for the fall 2025 grant cycle on the website at http://www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com. Fall applications are for programs or projects to be completed between December 1, 2025 and November 30, 2026. 

The deadline for online submission is October 1. Grant awards will be announced on Tuesday, November 18th.

Any non-profit organization exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code, government organization, or education institution can apply by completing the online grant application.  Applicants must have a local office, a local corporate board of directors, be incorporated in the state of its principal place of business or chartered by the U. S. Government, and serve residents of Scott County, Iowa.

Qualifying organizations may access the grant application on the website at http://www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com.  Applications must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.  Any questions regarding this process please email SCRAIOWA@aol.com or call (563) 344-2626.

Spring 2025 Awards

Awards

NEWS RELEASE                                                                     

May 20, 2025                                                                                        

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.45 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to over $102 million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.45 million for the spring 2025 grant cycle.

Several representatives spoke of the value and impact these awards will have for their organizations:

Joe Stutting, Superintendent and Andrew Lehn, Principal, North Scott Community School District – $100,000 (final installment of $500,000 total commitment), Regional Innovation Center: Collaborative Education for Workforce Growth

Kyle Beale-McDonald, Training & Development Manager, MEDIC EMS – $64,300, Unite to Save Lives: Empowering Our Community to Make A Difference

Tom Bowman, Chief Executive Officer, Community Health Care – $60,000, Expanding Pharmacy Access for Low-Income Patients at River Drive Clinic

Ron May, Co-founder & Past President, Opera Quad Cities. – $7,000, Die Fledermaus

The Authority received a total of 98 requests for funding totaling $3,355,554.

A total of $1,458,851 was awarded to 50 projects benefiting residents of Scott County. 

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $102,820,592 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle is scheduled to be in fall 2025, with applications available by September 1, due October 1.  Information regarding future grant cycles will be posted the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com and shared through local media.

Spring 2025 Applications

Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Scott County Regional Authority has opened an online grant application for the spring 2025 grant cycle on the website at http://www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com. Spring applications are for programs or projects to be completed between June 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026. 

The deadline for online submission is April 1.  Grant awards will be announced on Tuesday, May 20th.

Any non-profit organization exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code, government organization, or education institution can apply by completing the online grant application.  Applicants must have a local office, a local corporate board of directors, be incorporated in the state of its principal place of business or chartered by the U. S. Government, and serve residents of Scott County, Iowa.

Qualifying organizations may access the grant application on the website at http://www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com.  Applications must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.  Any questions regarding this process please email SCRAIOWA@aol.com or call (563) 344-2626.

Fall 2024 Awards

Awards

NEWS RELEASE                                                                     

November 19, 2024                                                                               

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.3 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to over $101 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.3 million for the fall 2024 grant cycle and reaching the historic milestone of awarding over $100 Million to organizations in the Quad City community.

Several representatives spoke of the value and impact these awards will have for their organizations:

Brian Strusz, Superintendent, Pleasant Valley Community School District – $50,000 (second installment of $200,000 total commitment), Elementary Playground Project

Nathan Unsworth, Deputy Director, Scott County Conservation – $37,500, Passenger Tram Trailers for Day Camp, XC Meets, Village Events, and Tour Enhancement

Lola VanDeWalle, Founder, Quad City Veterans Outreach Center – $15,055, Holiday Food Project

The Authority received a total of 90 requests for funding totaling $3,021,850.

A total of $1,366,813 was awarded to 45 projects benefiting residents of Scott County. 

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $101,361,741 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle is scheduled to be in spring 2025 with applications available by March 1, due April 1.  Information regarding future grant cycles will be posted the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com and shared through local media.

Fall 2024 Applications

Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Scott County Regional Authority has opened an online grant application for the fall 2024 grant cycle on the website at http://www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com. Spring applications are for programs or projects to be completed between December 1, 2024 and November 30, 2025. 

The deadline for online submission is October 1. This cycle will bring total funding since 1991 to over $100,000,000. The fall 2024 grant award news conference and celebration of this milestone will be held at the Waterfront Convention Center at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

Any non-profit organization exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code, government organization, or education institution can apply by completing the online grant application.  Applicants must have a local office, a local corporate board of directors, be incorporated in the state of its principal place of business or chartered by the U. S. Government, and serve residents of Scott County, Iowa.

Qualifying organizations may access the grant application on the website at http://www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com.  Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.  Any questions regarding this process please email SCRAIOWA@aol.com or call (563) 344-2626.

Spring 2024 Awards

Awards

NEWS RELEASE                                                                      

May 21, 2024                                                                                          

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.3 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to over $99 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.3 million for the spring 2024 grant cycle.

Several representatives spoke of the value and impact these awards will have for their organizations:

Lexie Reiling, Assistant Davenport Public Library Director, FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library – $27,500 (final installment of $82,500 total commitment), Enhanced Early Literacy Spaces

Nancy Dugan, Board Member, Underwear Because We Care – $9,950, Providing Underwear to the Needy, Homeless and Veterans of the Quad Cities

John Arnold, Science Teacher, Davenport Community School District – $16,748, West High School Greenhouse to Expand Sustainable Food and Plant Production

Pennie Kellenberger, Director, The Center – $50,000, The Center Square Project: A Place for All People

The Authority received a total of 108 requests for funding totaling $3,327,571.

A total of $1,380,653 was awarded to 47 projects benefiting residents of Scott County. 

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $99,994,928 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle is scheduled to be in fall 2024 with applications available by September 1, due October 1.  Information regarding future grant cycles will be posted the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com and shared through local media.

Spring 2024 Applications

Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Scott County Regional Authority has opened an online grant application for the spring 2024 grant cycle on the website at http://www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com. Spring applications are for programs or projects to be completed between June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025. 

The deadline for online submission is April 1 with awards announced at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. 

Any non-profit organization exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code, government organization, or education institution can apply by completing the online grant application.  Applicants must have a local office, a local corporate board of directors, be incorporated in the state of its principal place of business or chartered by the U. S. Government, and serve residents of Scott County, Iowa.

Qualifying organizations may access the grant application on the website at http://www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com.  Applications must be submitted by 11:45 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024.  Any questions regarding this process please email SCRAIOWA@aol.com or call (563) 344-2626.

Fall 2023 Awards

Awards

NEWS RELEASE                                                                      

November 20, 2023                                                                               

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.4 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to over $98 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.4 million for the fall 2023 grant cycle.

Several representatives spoke of the value and impact these awards will have for their organizations:

Ryan Saddler, CEO, Friends of MLK, Inc. – $31,250 (final installment of $125,000 total commitment), MLK Park

Ann McGlynn, Executive Director, Tapestry Farms – $25,000, Purchasing a Refrigerated Truck to Increase Healthy Food Access for Scott County Residents in Need

Michele Dane, Board President, Scott Community College Foundation – $75,000, Augmenting Healthcare Worker Training with Simulation-Based Learning

Brian Kramer, Executive Director, Hilltop Campus Village – $20,000, Creative Reuse of Commercial Building – Phase 1

The Authority received a total of 89 requests for funding totaling $3,548,723.

A total of $1,416,071 was awarded to 45 projects benefiting residents of Scott County. 

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $98,614,275 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle is scheduled to be in spring 2024 with applications available by March 1, due April 1.  Information regarding future grant cycles will be posted the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com and shared through local media.

Spring 2023 Awards

Awards

NEWS RELEASE                                                                   

May 23, 2023                                                                                           

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.5 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to over $97 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.5 million for the spring 2023 grant cycle.

Several representatives spoke of the value and impact these awards will have for their organizations:

Rachael Mullins, President & CEO, Putnam Museum and Science Center – $50,000 (final installment of $250,000 total commitment), Putnam Reimagined

Ron DeArmond, CEO, Midwest Animal Assisted Therapy & Education Organization – $16,837, Service Dogs for Scott County Veterans

Corporal Austin Ryckeghem, Davenport Police Department – $16,025, Stop Sticks for Davenport Police

Karen VanDeCasteele, President, Humble Dwellings – $32,806, A Good Night’s Rest–New Beds for a New Beginning

The Authority received a total of 85 requests for funding totaling $3,557,607.

A total of $1,547,723 was awarded to 48 projects benefiting residents of Scott County. 

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $97,198,204 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle is scheduled to be in fall 2023 with applications available by September 1, due Friday, September 29.  Information regarding future grant cycles will be posted the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com and shared through local media.