The Dickinson County Endowment Fund has announced grants totaling $87,655 are being distributed in support of twenty-five non-profit organization projects benefitting Dickinson County. Awards were made during the Annual Grant Celebration held at the Milford Fire Station on September 20th.
DCEF Council Advisor Ann Ditsworth noted, “Dickinson County Non-profit organizations work hard to serve the diverse needs of our citizens. 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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American Legion Post #371 |
More Efficient Lighting |
$1,000.00 |
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American Legion Post #371 |
New Public Sidewalk/Entryway Approach |
$1,992.00 |
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AED Accessibility |
$1,595.00 |
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After School Transportation |
$7,000.00 |
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City of Lake Park |
Tennis/Basketball Court Re-surface |
$10,000.00 |
|
City of Terril |
Community Center Heating/AC |
$11,684.00 |
|
City of West Okoboji |
Terrace Park Beach Restrooms |
$3,000.00 |
|
Pollinator Paradise |
$10,000.00 |
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Fairground Sound System |
$6,000.00 |
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Dickinson County Museum |
Museum Illumination |
$3,000.00 |
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Promoting Active Learning |
$3,000.00 |
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IIowa Lakes Corridor Initiative |
Five by Five Population Initiative |
$5,000.00 |
|
Lake Park Garden Club |
HLP Elementary PE Shoe Roller Skate Project |
$1,000.00 |
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Lutheran Services in Iowa |
Behavioral Health Intervention Therapy |
$3,000.00 |
|
Northwest Iowa RSVP - Dickinson Co |
Medical Transport | $780.00 | |
OES Music Classroom |
$3,150.00 |
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Okoboji Sailing Center |
Adventure Sailing |
$1,000.00 |
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Dickinson County All School Show
|
$1,000.00 |
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Art Smart Interactive Gallery Medium Block Set |
$1,000.00 |
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Reading for Reluctant Readers |
$1,000.00 |
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Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery |
SL Fish Hatchery Discharge Diversion Project |
$5,000.00 |
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Terril Public Library |
Restroom Renovations | $1,200.00 | |
Twin Forks Trap and Skeet Club | Field Construction | $1,000.00 | |
UDMO - Hand in Hand | Promoting Quality Early Learning Environments | $2,754.00 | |
Meals on Wheels of Dickinson County |
$2,500.00
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Total: |
$87,655.00 |