Fall 2013 Awards

NEWS RELEASE

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.

Fall 2013 Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant applications for the Scott County Regional Authority Fall 2013 grant cycle are now available.

Deadline for submission is October 1 with awards announced in late November.

Organizations may sign up to receive email notification when new applications are available each cycle.

Grant forms must be dated Fall 2013 and are available on our website at https://www.scottcountyregionalauthority.com and at the Bettendorf, Davenport and Scott County Libraries.

All applicants must carefully read and follow directions for submission of grant requests.

Any non-profit organization which possesses a 501(c)(3) status under the IRS Tax Code, government organization or education institution can apply by completing the grant application forms.  Applicants must have a local office, a local corporate board of directors, incorporated in the state of Iowa or chartered by the U.S. Government and serve residents of Scott County.

Mail completed applications to: Scott County Regional Authority, P.O. Box 474, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 or deliver to the Scott County Regional Authority office located at the Isle Administrative Center, 1800 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf.  All applications must be delivered to the SCRA office by 5:00 p.m. October 1.  Any questions regarding this process please email [email protected] or call (563) 344-2626.

Spring 2013 Awards

NEWS RELEASE

May 22, 2013

 Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.6 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to $67.5 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.6 million for the spring 2013 grant cycle.

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

Tom Swanson, Executive Director, River Music Experience – $26,764, Venue Staging and Technical Upgrades

Donald Doucette, Chancellor, Eastern Iowa Community College – $53,580, Interactive Video Training System for First Responders

Marc Heinzman, Zoo Director, Niabi Zoo – $25,000,Educational Animal Exhibit

Caren Laughlin, Marketing Director, River Bend Foodbank – $90,000, New Warehouse

The Authority received a total of 131 requests for funding totaling $3,374,255.

A total of $1,649,982 was awarded to 64 projects benefiting residents of Scott County.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $67,557,171 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the fall of 2013 with grant applications available September 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.

Spring 2013 Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant applications for the SCOTT COUNTY REGIONAL AUTHORITY SPRING 2013 grant cycle are now available. 

Deadline for submission is April 1 delivery or April 1 postmark with awards announced late May. 

Organizations may sign up to receive email notification when new applications are available each cycle.

Grant forms must be dated SPRING 2013 and are available on our website at https://www.scottcountyregionalauthority.com and at the Bettendorf, Davenport and Scott County Libraries.

All applicants must carefully read and follow directions for submission of grant requests.

Any non-profit organization which possesses a 501(c)(3) status under the IRS Tax Code, government organization or education institution can apply by completing the grant application forms.  Applicants must have a local office, a local corporate board of directors, incorporated in the state of Iowa or chartered by the U.S. Government and serve residents of Scott County.

Mail completed applications to: Scott County Regional Authority, P.O. Box 474, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 or deliver to the Scott County Regional Authority office located at the Isle Administrative Center, 1800 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf.  All applications must be delivered to the SCRA office by 5:00 p.m. APRIL 1 or postmarked no later than APRIL 1.  Any questions regarding this process please email [email protected] or call (563) 344-2626.

Fall 2012 Awards

NEWS RELEASE

November 14, 2012

 Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.56 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to $65.9 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.56 million for the fall 2012 grant cycle.

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

Denise Zimmer, Head of Environmental & Facility Services, Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency and Facilitator of Operations for Coats for Kids – $19,000,Dr. David E. Lane Coats for Kids

Rick Schloemer, Director, Scott County Housing Council – $80,000,Rehabilitation of Single and Multi-Family Housing

Nichole Myles, Vice President of Education, Putnam Museum – $37,500 ($75,000 total award over two grant cycles),Create Region’s FirstSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Learning Center

Rachael Mullins Steiner, Assistant to the Superintendent for Community Relations and Partnerships – $265,708, total of 7 grants to the Davenport Community School District

The Authority received a total of 112 requests for funding totaling $2,896,507.

A total of $1,568,552 was awarded to 63 projects benefiting residents of Scott County.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $65,907,189 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the spring of 2013 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.

Fall 2012 Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant applications for the SCOTT COUNTY REGIONAL AUTHORITY FALL 2012 grant cycle are now available. 

Deadline for submission is October 1 delivery or October 1 postmark with awards announced late November. 

Organizations may sign up to receive email notification when new applications are available each cycle.

Grant forms must be dated FALL 2012 and are available on our website at  https://www.scottcountyregionalauthority.com and at the Bettendorf, Davenport and Scott County Libraries.

All applicants must carefully read and follow directions for submission of grant requests.

Any non-profit organization which posses a 501(c)(3) status under the IRS Tax Code, government organization or education institution can apply by completing the grant application forms.  Applicants must have a local office, a local corporate board of directors, incorporated in the state of Iowa or chartered by the U.S. Government and serve residents of Scott County.

Mail completed applications to: Scott County Regional Authority, P.O. Box 474, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 or deliver to Scott County Regional Authority office located at the Isle of Capri Administrative Center, 1800 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf.  All applications must be delivered to the SCRA office by 5:00 p.m. OCTOBER 1 or postmarked no later than OCTOBER 1.  Any questions regarding this process, please email [email protected] or call (563) 344-2626.

Spring 2012 Awards

NEWS RELEASE

May 23, 2012

 Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.65 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to $64.3 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.65 million for the spring 2012 grant cycle.

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

Jeff Reiter, Interim Co-Director, Family Museum – $37,500, Rethink, Reshape, Reinvent – New Learning Environments ($75,000 multi-cycle grant)

Deb Gustafson, Executive Director of the Child Care and Family Services Branch, Scott  County Family YMCA – $30,000, Fairmount Pines Educational Intervention and Enrichment Program

John Byrne, PhD, Secretary, Bettendorf/PV Youth Baseball Association – $27,000, Kiwanis Park – Baseball Field Lighting

Fred Burnham, DMD, Bethany for Children & Families – $49,000, Mobile Comprehensive Exam and Sealant Program ($98,000 multi-cycle grant)

The Authority received a total of 132 requests for funding totaling $3,130,245.

A total of $1,650,235 was awarded to 75 projects benefiting residents of Scott County.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $64,338,637 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the fall of 2012 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.

Spring 2012 Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant applications for the SCOTT COUNTY REGIONAL AUTHORITY SPRING 2012 grant cycle are now available. 

Deadline for submission is March 30 delivery or March 30 postmark with awards announced late May. 

Organizations may sign up to receive email notification when new applications are available each cycle.

Grant forms must be dated SPRING 2012 and are available on our website at  https://www.scottcountyregionalauthority.com and at the Bettendorf, Davenport and Scott County Libraries.

All applicants must carefully read and follow directions for submission of grant requests.

Any non-profit organization which posses a 501(c)(3) status under the IRS Tax Code, government organization or education institution can apply by completing the grant application forms.  Applicants must have a local office, a local corporate board of directors, incorporated in the state of Iowa or chartered by the U.S. Government and serve residents of Scott County.

Mail completed applications to: Scott County Regional Authority, P.O. Box 474, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 or deliver to Scott County Regional Authority office located at the Isle of Capri Administrative Center, 1800 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf.  All applications must be delivered to the SCRA office by 5:00 p.m. MARCH 30 or postmarked no later than MARCH 30.  Any questions regarding this process, please email [email protected] or call (563) 344-2626.

Fall 2011 Awards

NEWS RELEASE

November 16, 2011

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.6 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to $62.6 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.6 million for the fall 2011 grant cycle.

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

Kim Findlay, President/CEO, Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre – $25,000, Digital Projection & Sound System

Allan Ross, Executive Director, Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities – $7,500, Community Programming in conjunction with the Anne Frank Exhibit at Putnam Museum

Jay Pearce, General Manager, WVIK – $35,000, Digital Conversion

Regina Haddock Clewell, Founder, Dress for Success Quad Cities – $30,000, Equipment & Supplies to Launch New Services for Unemployed Women

Brian Foy, Assistant Coordinator for Low Incidence Disabilities, Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency – $14,256, Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants for Preschool Children

The Authority received a total of 117 requests for funding totaling $3,350,354.

A total of $1,604,290 was awarded to 62 projects benefiting residents of Scott County.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $62,688,402 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the spring of 2012 with grant applications available March 1 and due Friday, March 30, 2012.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com and at the Bettendorf and Davenport Public Libraries.

Fall 2011 Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant applications for the SCOTT COUNTY REGIONAL AUTHORITY FALL 2011 grant cycle are now available. 

Deadline for submission is September 30 delivery or September 30 postmark with awards announced late November. 

Organizations may sign up to receive email notification when new applications are available each cycle.

Grant forms must be dated FALL 2011 and are available on our website at  https://www.scottcountyregionalauthority.com and at the Bettendorf, Davenport and Scott County Libraries.

All applicants must carefully read and follow directions for submission of grant requests.

Any non-profit organization which posses a 501(c)(3) status under the IRS Tax Code, government organization or education institution can apply by completing the grant application forms.  Applicants must have a local office, a local corporate board of directors, incorporated in the state of Iowa or chartered by the U.S. Government and serve residents of Scott County.

Mail completed applications to: Scott County Regional Authority, P.O. Box 474, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 or deliver to Scott County Regional Authority office located at the Isle of Capri Administrative Center, 1800 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf.  All applications must be delivered to the SCRA office by 5:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER 30 or postmarked no later than SEPTEMBER 30.  Any questions regarding this process, please call (563) 344-2626 or email [email protected].