The Custer County Foundation reviewed grant requests for the period ending October 31, 2024, and they are awarding a total of $69,074 to 14 Custer County organizations.
“It’s always an exciting time when we get to announce our grant recipients,” commented Rilee Daffer, Executive Director of the Custer County Foundation. “The generous support we receive from our donors through our annual Gala & Auction in December enables the Foundation to continue to have a county wide impact through the grants we can award.”
The Foundation Grants committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the following awards:
American Legion Post #130 – Arnold – $3,000: To help with the Arnold area Veterans Memorial.
Anselmo-Merna Public Schools Music Department – $3,000: To aid in purchasing a timpani drum for the music department.
Ansley Village Teacher Organization – $5,000: To help with the community food pantry and weekend backpack program.
Broken Bow Backpack Program – $5,000: To provide vouchers to the local grocery store for weekend meals.
Broken Bow Career and Technical Education – $2,000: To bring a speaker to Broken Bow Public Schools.
Broken Bow Elks Lodge #1688 – $700: To purchase winter wear for their clothing drive.
Broken Bow Library Foundation – $5,000: To aid with installing the Community Story Walk at Melham Park.
The Comstock Den, Inc. – $2,500: To assist with replacing the back door to the local senior center.
Custer County Economic Development – $6,000: To help relocate and preserve the Moroney One Room Schoolhouse.
Mid-Plains Community College – $1,000: To bring in the a health care simulation for emergency medical training in Custer County.
Milburn Community & Alumni – $3,000: To aid with purchasing and installing a historical marker in Milburn, Neb.
North Park Inclusive Playground – $20,000: To contribute to purchasing inclusive playground equipment and new surfacing.
Oconto Volunteer Fire & Rescue – $4,000: To purchase 4-Gas Monitor & Carbon Monoxide Monitor.
Village of Callaway – $8,874: To purchase 3 picnic tables, and 3 ADA-compliant picnic tables.
The next grant application period ends April 30, 2025. Applications may be accessed online at www.custercountyfoundation.org. When submitting applications, it is important to complete all the requested information and submit a complete application. Incomplete applications will not be funded. Please contact the Custer County Foundation with any questions when filling out the grant application.
The mission of the Custer County Foundation is to seek out, receive, and administer funds to meet the present and future needs of the residents of Custer County. Donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible. Call the Foundation at 308-872-2232 for more information.