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May 22, 2018

  Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.5 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to $82.8 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.5 million for the spring 2018 grant cycle.

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

Joan Lescinski, PhD, CSJ, President, St. Ambrose University – $50,000 (final installment of $250,000 total commitment), Construction of a Wellness and Recreation Center

Kim Kidwell, Executive Director, Family Museum Foundation – $25,000, Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit

Mike Zimmer, High School Principal, Pleasant Valley Community School District – $31,488, Virtual Reality Integrated Welder Simulator Trainer

Mike Miller, President & CEO, River Bend Foodbank and Ally Gallagher, Former Student Ambassador, Student Hunger Drive – $5,000, Student Hunger Drive Food Boxes

The Authority received a total of 112 requests for funding totaling $2,728,489.

A total of $1,530,162 was awarded to 73 projects benefiting residents of Scott County.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $82,871,541 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the fall of 2018 with grant applications available by September 1 and due by midnight on October 1.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com.

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November 21, 2017

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Nearly $1.6 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to $81.3 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of nearly $1.6 million for the fall 2017 grant cycle.

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

Rick Schloemer, Executive Director, Scott County Housing Council – $60,690, Rehabilitation of Single and Multi-Family Affordable Housing

 Amy Blair, LeClaire City Council Member, LeClaire Park & Recreation Commission – $50,000, Huckleberry Park Green Space Project

 Aaron Maurer, Stem Lead, Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency – $21,500, The NAO Robot: Creating Advanced Robot Learning Experience for Our Children and Community

 The grant announcement host organization also spoke of the impact that a previous award had on their organization:

Daniel Sheridan, Artistic Director, Junior Theatre, Inc. – $30,175 awarded in the fall 2016 grant cycle, Nighswander Community Theatre Interior Renovation        

The Authority received a total of 114 requests for funding totaling $3,226,434.

A total of $1,599,897 was awarded to 64 projects benefiting residents of Scott County.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $81,341,379 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the spring of 2018 with grant applications available by March 1 and due by midnight on March 30.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com.

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May 23, 2017

 Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.5 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to $79.7 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.5 million for the spring 2017 grant cycle.

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

Sue Davison, Director Quad Cities, Safer Foundation – $8,984, Youth Empowerment/IMPACT Programs Equipment & Supplies

Dave Emerick, Treasurer, New Kingdom Trail Riders – $20,000, Outdoor Lighting, Fencing, & Mounting Ramp Project

Jeff Ashcraft, Playground Committee Chair, Rotary Club of North Scott – $17,000, North Scott Inspirational Play Zone

 Rusty Boruff, Executive Director, One Eighty – $75,000, Capital Renovations to create the One Eighty Achievement Center

 The Authority received a total of 122 requests for funding totaling $3,270,507.

A total of $1,577,243 was awarded to 65 projects benefiting residents of Scott County.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $79,741,482 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the fall of 2017 with grant applications available by September 1 and due by midnight on September 29.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com.

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November 22, 2016

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Nearly $1.6 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to $78.1 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of nearly $1.6 million for the spring 2016 grant cycle.

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

Gloria Cypret, Chair, Gabe’s All-Inclusive Play Village – $37,500 ($75,000 total award over two cycles), Gabe’s All-Inclusive Play Village at Vander Veer

Mike Zimmer, High School Principal, Pleasant Valley Community School District – $35,000, Manufacturing Lab Machinery Update and Expansion

Mary Macumber Schmidt, Board Member, Ecumenical Housing Development Group – $35,000, New Van for Fairmount Pines Housing Complex

Daniel Sheridan, Artistic Director, Junior Theatre, Inc. – $30,175, Nighswander Community Theatre Interior Renovation

The Authority received a total of 110 requests for funding totaling $3,348,225.

A total of $1,599,799 was awarded to 65 projects benefiting residents of Scott County.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $78,164,239 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the spring of 2017 with grant applications available March 1 and due April 1.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com.

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May 25, 2016

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.5 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to $76.5 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.5 million for the spring 2016 grant cycle.

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

Rusty Boruff, Founder & Executive Director, One Eighty – $15,000, Offering After School Activities for Davenport’s At-Risk Youth

Scott Hock, Director, Davenport Parks and Recreation – $45,000, Miracle Field of the Quad Cities

Lynn Meyers, Urban Farm Project Coordinator, Davenport Community School District – $29,528, Mid City High: Urban Farm Project

Kim Kidwell, Director, Family Museum – $35,000, “The Sky’s the Limit” Outdoor Learning Environment

The Authority received a total of 106 requests for funding totaling $3,703,139.

A total of $1,529,939 was awarded to 53 projects benefiting residents of Scot

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $76,564,440 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the fall of 2016 with grant applications available September 1 and due October 1.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com.

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November 18, 2015

 Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.5 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to $75 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.5 million for the fall 2015 grant cycle.

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

Sarah Hite, Development Director, The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities – $92,063, Family Service Center Flooring Replacement

Lance Sadlek, Galvin Fine Arts Center Director, St. Ambrose University – $51,380, Allaert Auditorium, Galvin Fine Arts Center Enhancements

Theron Schutte, Superintendent, Bettendorf Community School District – $220,000 ($603,472 total award over three cycles), Reconstruction and Expansion of Tennis/Pickleball Facilities

Tim Schiffer, Executive Director, Figge Art Museum – $18,910, Wireless Infrastructure for Beam Pro Robot for Remote Visits by Homebound Individuals

The Authority received a total of 102 requests for funding totaling $3,034,875.

A total of $1,514,962 was awarded to 59 projects benefiting residents of Scott County.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $75,034,501 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the spring of 2016 with grant applications available March 1 and due April 1.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com.

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May 28, 2015

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Nearly $1.54 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to $73.5 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of nearly $1.54 million for the spring 2015 grant cycle.

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

Donald Doucette, Chancellor, Eastern Iowa Community College District – $50,000 ($250,000 total award over five cycles), Scott Community College Urban Campus in Downtown Davenport

Larry Makoben, Chairperson, Bettendorf Parks & Recreation – $50,000 ($100,000 total award over two cycles), Forest Grove Park Universally Accessible Playground

Diane Nelson, CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois – $75,000 ($150,000 total award over two cycles), Camp Conestoga Renovation

Michael Miller, Executive Director, River Bend Foodbank – $10,000, Healthy Weekend Food for School Backpack Program

The Authority received a total of 120 requests for funding totaling $3,317,648.

A total of $1,539,863 was awarded to 74 projects benefiting residents of Scott County.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $73,519,539 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the fall of 2015 with grant applications available September 1 and due October 1.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com.

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November 19, 2014

Scott County Regional Authority Awards $1.48 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to nearly $72 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.48 million for the fall 2014 grant cycle.

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

Kelly Giovanine, Executive Director, Bettendorf Public Library Foundation – $12,000, Study Room

Joel Franken, Creative Arts Academy Department Chair, Davenport Community School District – $70,000 ($140,000 total award – spring & fall 2014 grant cycles), Creative Arts Academy of the Quad Cities

Tim Lobb, Lead Pharmacist, Community Health Care – $63,900, Automated Pharmaceutical Dispensing Machine

Gloria Cypret, Gabe’s Dream Team Founder, Shane’s Inspiration/Gabe’s Dream Team – $45,000, All-Inclusive Universally Accessible Play Equipment at Vander Veer Park 

The Authority received a total of 109 requests for funding totaling $3,125,884.

A total of $1,480,625 was awarded to 59 projects benefiting residents of Scott County.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $71,979,676 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the spring of 2015 with grant applications available March 1 and due April 1.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com.

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May 21, 2014

 Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.4 Million 

bringing total funding since 1991 to $70 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.4 million for the spring 2014 grant cycle.

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

Jeff Blackwell, Achieve Quad Cities Executive Director, Community Foundation of the Great River Bend – $36,800, Achieve Quad Cities Data Warehouse

Amber Pribyl, Office Manager, Living Lands & Waters – $30,000, MillionTrees Project

Steve Muller, CEO, The Homestead – $50,000, Children’s Autism Project (CAP) – Davenport Center

The Authority received a total of 115 requests for funding totaling $3,227,521.

A total of $1,408,770 was awarded to 55 projects benefiting residents of Scott County.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $70,499,051 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the fall of 2014 with grant applications available September 1 and due October 1.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com and at the Bettendorf and Davenport Public Libraries.

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November 20, 2013                                                              

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.5 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to $69 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.5 million for the fall 2013 grant cycle.

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

Scott McConnell, Lead Facilitator, Safer Foundation – $7,315, Youth Empowerment Program Classroom Supplies

Randy Zobrist, Executive Director/CEO, River Bend Transit – $21,500, Public Transit Vehicle for Iowa Quad Cities/Iowa City Route

Teri Johnson, President/Founder, Jason’s Box, Inc. – $35,000, Establishment of Veterans Resource Center

The Authority received a total of 132 requests for funding totaling $3,762,596.

A total of $1,533,110 was awarded to 61 projects benefiting residents of Scott County.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $69,090,281 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the spring of 2014 with grant applications available March 1 and due April 1.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com and at the Bettendorf and Davenport Public Libraries.