Spring 2011 Awards

Awards

NEWS RELEASE

May 25, 2011

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.6 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to $61 Million

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

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

Deborah Stafford, Executive Director, Bettendorf Public Library Foundation – $5,623, Children’s area computer work stations

Mary Lou Kaney, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, St. Ambrose University – $45,000, Human patient simulators

Kathy Wine, Executive Director. River Action, Inc. – $15,000, Plants, materials and trails for Quad Cities Wild Places

Becky Clark, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley – $20,000, Roosevelt Club Rec Room upgrade

The Authority received a total of 124 requests for funding totaling $3,389,459.

A total of $1,646,196 was awarded to 72 projects benefiting residents of Scott County.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $61,084,112 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the fall of 2011 with grant applications available September 1 and due Friday, September 30, 2011.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com and at the Bettendorf and Davenport Public Libraries.

Spring 2011 Applications

Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant applications for the SCOTT COUNTY REGIONAL AUTHORITY SPRING 2011 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 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/civic 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. APRIL 1 or postmarked no later than APRIL 1.  Any questions regarding this process, please call (563) 344-2626 or email [email protected].

Fall 2010 Awards

Awards

NEWS RELEASE

October 27, 2010

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.7 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to $59.4 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.7 million for the fall 2010 grant cycle.

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

Jim Wichman, Principal, Riverdale Heights Elementary/Pleasant Valley Community School District, Service Dog – $2,700, Paws for a Purpose Service Dog

Julia Blazevic, Director, The Garden Growers Program/Iowa State University Extension – $9,500, Community Garden

Emily Gordon, Director, Rick’s House of Hope – $33,922, ADA ramp and fire rated ceiling & doors for new facility

The Authority received a total of 126 requests for funding totaling $3,371,391.

A total of $1,724,613 was awarded to 75 projects benefiting residents of Scott County; $573,262 to go to local schools; $575,178 to local governments, and $576,173 to various non-profit entities.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $59,437,916 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the spring of 2011 with grant applications available March 1 and due to SCRA by April 1, 2011.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com and at the Bettendorf and Davenport Public Libraries.

Fall 2010 Applications

Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant applications for the SCOTT COUNTY REGIONAL AUTHORITY FALL 2010 grant cycle are now available. 

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

New website feature: organizations may sign up to receive email notification when new applications are available each cycle.

Grant forms must be dated FALL 2010 and are available on our website at  https://www.scottcountyregionalauthority.com and at the following locations: Bettendorf, Davenport and Scott County Libraries; Bettendorf City Hall, Davenport City Hall, Administrative offices of Bettendorf Schools, Davenport Schools, Davenport Diocese, North Scott Schools and Pleasant Valley Schools; Blue Grass City Hall, Buffalo City Hall, Durant City Hall, Eldridge City Hall, LeClaire City Hall, Long Grove City Hall, New Liberty City Hall, Princeton City Hall, Riverdale City Hall, Walcott City Hall, Scott County Administrative Center.

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/civic 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 call (563) 344-2626 or email [email protected].

Spring 2010 Awards

Awards

NEWS RELEASE

May 26, 2010

Scott County Regional Authority Awards $1.5 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to $57.7 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of $1.5 million for the spring 2010 grant cycle.

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

LaWanda Roudebush, Library Director, Davenport Public Library – $66,000 (final installment of $566,000 total commitment awarded over 5 cycles), Eastern Avenue Branch Library – Bernard Goldstein Community Room

Chris Allers, Oral Health Care Coordinator, Bethany for Children & Families – $10,000, Give Kids A Smile Program

Jayne Ruckoldt, Deputy, Scott County Sheriff’s Department – $16,400, Ru2 Fast speed display signs

Kimberly Gasaway, Science Curriculum & Instruction Specialist PreK-12, Davenport Community School District – $7,883, FIRST Lego Robotics Program equipment

The Authority received a total of 129 requests for funding totaling $3,589,504.

A total of $1,501,059 was awarded to 70 projects benefiting residents of Scott County; $496,423 to go to local schools; $500,000 to local governments, and $504,636 to various non-profit entities.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $57,713,303 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the fall of 2010 with grant applications available September 1 and due to SCRA by October 1, 2010.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com and also at the usual community sites.

Spring 2010 Applications

Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant applications for the SCOTT COUNTY REGIONAL AUTHORITY spring 2010 grant cycle are now available.  Deadline for submission is April 1 delivery or April 1 postmark with awards announced late May. 

New website feature: organizations may sign up to receive email notification when new applications are available each cycle.

Grant forms must be dated SPRING 2010 and are available on our website at  https://www.scottcountyregionalauthority.com and at the following locations: Bettendorf, Davenport and Scott County Libraries; Bettendorf City Hall, Davenport City Hall, Administrative offices of Bettendorf Schools, Davenport Schools, Davenport Diocese, North Scott Schools and Pleasant Valley Schools; Blue Grass City Hall, Buffalo City Hall, Durant City Hall, Eldridge City Hall, LeClaire City Hall, Long Grove City Hall, New Liberty City Hall, Princeton City Hall, Riverdale City Hall, Walcott City Hall, Scott County Administrative Center.

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/civic 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. APRIL 1 or postmarked no later than APRIL 1.  Any questions regarding this process, please call (563) 344-2626 or email [email protected].

Fall 2009 Awards

Awards

NEWS RELEASE

November 17, 2009

 Scott County Regional Authority Awards Nearly $1.8 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to over $56 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of nearly $1.8 million for the fall 2009 grant cycle.

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

Kay Hall, Creative Arts Curriculum Specialist, Davenport Community School District, Central High School & J.B. Young Intermediate, $32,880, Steel Drum Bands (grant awarded in the Spring 2008 cycle)

Debbie Jackson, Director of Development, Habitat for Humanity, $30,000, Building purchase and renovation (total of $60,000 awarded over 2 cycles)

Steve Ahrens, Development Director, City of Davenport – Levee Improvement Commission, Centennial Park Sprayground and Recreation Area, $50,000

Jeff Schwiebert, Superintendent, North Scott Community School District, $75,000, Promethean Activboards (total of $300,000 awarded over 4 cycles)

The Authority received a total of 144 requests for funding totaling $3,976,949. A total of $1,797,700 was awarded to 73 projects benefiting residents of Scott County; $597,448 to go to local schools; $597,448 to local governments, and $600,286 to various non-profit entities.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $56,212,244 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the spring of 2010 with grant applications available March 1 and due to SCRA by April 1, 2009.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com and also at the usual community sites.

Fall 2009 Applications

Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant applications for the SCOTT COUNTY REGIONAL AUTHORITY fall 2009 grant cycle are now available.  Deadline for submission is October 1 delivery or October 1 postmark with awards announced late November. 

Grant forms must be dated FALL 2009 and are available on our website at  https://www.scottcountyregionalauthority.com and at the following locations: Bettendorf, Davenport and Scott County Libraries; Bettendorf City Hall, Davenport City Hall, Administrative offices of Bettendorf Schools, Davenport Schools, Davenport Diocese, North Scott Schools and Pleasant Valley Schools; Blue Grass City Hall, Buffalo City Hall, Durant City Hall, Eldridge City Hall, LeClaire City Hall, Long Grove City Hall, New Liberty City Hall, Princeton City Hall, Riverdale City Hall, Walcott City Hall, Scott County Administrative Center.

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/civic 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 call (563) 344-2626 or email [email protected].

Spring 2009 Awards

Awards

NEWS RELEASE

May 27, 2009

 Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $1.975 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to over $54 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $1.975 million for the spring 2009 grant cycle.

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

Mike Freemire, Mayor, City of Bettendorf, $166,667 (total  commitment to project over 10 years – $3,333,333), QC Waterfront Convention Center

Bob Morrison, Hub Director, Honor Flight of the Quad Cities, $20,000, WWII Memorial in D.C. – trips for veterans

Linda Wastyn, Associate VP for Advancement, St. Ambrose University, $35,000, Converting frying oil to biodiesel project

Mark Slagle, Chief, LeClaire Fire Department, $63,200, Turnout gear         replacement

The Authority received a total of 153 requests for funding totaling $5,145,422. A total of $1,975,970 was awarded to 70 projects benefiting residents of Scott County; $663,839 to go to local schools; $661,117 to local governments, and $651,014 to various non-profit entities.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $54,414,544 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the fall of 2009 with grant applications available September 1 and due to SCRA by October 1, 2009.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com and also at the usual community sites.

Spring 2009 Applications

Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant applications for the SCOTT COUNTY REGIONAL AUTHORITY spring 2009 grant cycle are now available.  Deadline for submission is April 1 delivery or April 1 postmark with awards announced late May.

Grant forms must be dated FALL 2009 and are available on our website at  https://www.scottcountyregionalauthority.com and at the following locations: Bettendorf, Davenport and Scott County Libraries; Bettendorf City Hall, Davenport City Hall, Administrative offices of Bettendorf Schools, Davenport Schools, North Scott Schools and Pleasant Valley Schools; Blue Grass City Hall, Buffalo City Hall, Durant City Hall, Eldridge City Hall, LeClaire City Hall, Long Grove City Hall, New Liberty City Hall, Princeton City Hall, Riverdale City Hall, Walcott City Hall, Scott County Administrative Center and Bettendorf and Davenport Chambers of Commerce.

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/civic 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. APRIL 1 or postmarked no later than APRIL 1.  Any questions regarding this process, please call (563) 344-2626 or email [email protected].