Fall 2008 Awards

Awards

NEWS RELEASE                                                      

November 25, 2008

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Over $2.1 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to over $52 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of over $2.1 million for the fall 2008 grant cycle.

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

John Kiley, Director of Social Action for the Diocese of Davenport, Thomas Merton House, Inc., $45,000, Café on Vine building purchase

Marcia Hartman, Technology Director, Bettendorf Community School District, $63,518, Activboards for Math Department

Susan Anderson, Senior Horticulture Manager for the City of Davenport Parks & Recreation Department, Friends of Vander Veer, Inc., $50,920, Music Pavilion at VanderVeerBotanicalPark

Greg Samms, General Manager, QuadCitySportsCenter,  $40,000 toward total award of $80,000, Arena dehumidification system replacement

The Authority received a total of 159 requests for funding totaling $5,240,424. A total of $2,135,376 was awarded to 81 projects benefiting residents of Scott County; $693,578 to go to local schools; $738,581 to local governments, and $703,217 to various non-profit entities.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $52,438,574 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

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

Fall 2008 Applications

Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant applications for the SCOTT COUNTY REGIONAL AUTHORITY fall 2008 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 2008 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. OCTOBER 1 or postmarked no later than OCTOBER 1.  Any questions regarding this process, please call (563) 344-2626.

Spring 2008 Awards

Awards

NEWS RELEASE

May 20, 2008

Scott County Regional Authority Awards Nearly $2.4 Million

bringing total funding since 1991 to over $50 Million

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) announced today awards of nearly $2.4 million for the spring 2008 grant cycle.

Several representatives spoke of the value and impact these awards 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

Wanda Gardner, Director,  LeClaire Community Library, $6,170, Family Reading Encouragement Program

Dan Breidinger, Assistant Race Director, Cornbelt Running Club, $25,000, 2008 Quad-City Times Bix 7 Mile Road Race Event

 

Tom Swanson, General Manager, River Music Experience, $20,000, computer technology upgrade and previous funding for Sound Lab, Performance Hall updates & River Music Theatre – Permanent Exhibit Area

The Authority received a total of 144 requests for funding totaling $4,333,832. A total of $2,383,938 was awarded to 89 projects benefiting residents of Scott County; $809,126 to go to local schools; $774,189 to local governments, and $800,623 to various non-profit entities.

This brings SCRA funding since 1991 to $50,303,198 for the benefit of people and organizations in our community.

The next grant cycle will be in the fall of 2008 with grant applications available September 1 and due to SCRA by October 1, 2008.  The grant application will be available on the SCRA website: www.ScottCountyRegionalAuthority.com and also at the usual community sites.

Spring 2008 Applications

Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant applications for the SCOTT COUNTY REGIONAL AUTHORITY spring 2008 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 SPRING 2008 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.