The Dickinson County Endowment Fund, in support of seventeen projects led by Dickinson County non-profit organizations, has distributed grants totaling $94,262. These awards were made during the Annual Grant Celebration held at the Terril Community Center on September 23.
DCEF Council Advisor Ann Ditsworth noted, “Our Non-profit organizations work hard to serve the diverse needs throughout the county. The Dickinson County Endowment Fund is excited to have the opportunity to support these positive projects in our communities.”
This year’s grantees include:

Organization |
Project Detail |
Grant Amt |
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Rock Steady Kick Boxing for Parkinson's |
$1,500.00 |
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Conservation Foundation of Dickinson County |
Pollinator Paradise |
$9,000.00 |
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Equipment Revitalization Project |
$6,422.00 |
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Dickinson County |
Francis Sites Storm Water Wetland |
$10,000.00 |
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Discovery House |
Hardwood Floor Restoration |
$4,000.00 |
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Silver Lake Park Softball Field Renovations |
$4,000.00 |
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Lakes Area Hockey Association |
Locker Rooms & Dryland Training Area |
$5,000.00 |
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Lakes Area Senior Center |
Parking Lot Drainage |
$3,400.00 |
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Stryker Powered Loading System |
$15,000.00 |
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Northwest Iowa RSVP - Dickinson Co |
Literacy Partners | $600.00 | |
OMS Library Read to Succeed |
$1,500.00 |
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Clay Studio Equipment Upgrades
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$3,200.00 |
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Youth Art Programming |
$6,100.00 |
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Foster Care and Juvenile Support |
$1,980.00 |
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Building Improvement Project |
$11,500.00 |
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Science Enhancements | $1,510.00 | ||
Meals on Wheels of Dickinson County |
$4,500.00
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Total: |
$94,262.00 |