CUSTER COUNTY, NE – The Custer County Foundation has announced that grant requests for the period that ended April 30 have been reviewed and a total of $49,600 is being rewarded to 14 Custer County organizations.
“It’s always an exciting time when we get to announce our grant recipients,” said Rilee Daffer, Executive Director of the Foundation. “The generous support we receive from donors, through our annual Gala & Auction in December, enables the Foundation to continue to have a county-wide impact through the grants we are able to award.”
The following grants were awarded after recommendation from the Foundation Grants Committee and approval from the Board of Directors:
4 County Indians Club Volleyball Team – $1,000: To purchase lightweight volleyballs for youth volleyball clinics.
Anselmo-Merna Public School – $3,000: To help with workout room enhancements.
Ansley Public School – $6,000: To help with track upgrade project.
Ansley Rural Fire Protection District #1 – $4,200: To aid with replacing outdated protective gear.
Arnold Area Historical Society – $12,000: To purchase trusses for a new roof.
Broken Bow Legion Baseball/DYO – $3,500: To purchase concrete for the dugout.
Broken Bow Swim Club – $500: To buy training equipment for youth.
Callaway Public School – $6,000: To purchase a shot clock.
Custer County Children’s Theater Association – $2,000: To aid with funding for the fall production.
Finch Memorial Library – $4,000: To help with replacing storm windows.
Sandhills Community Collaborative – $2,900: To aid with financial literacy and tenant education classes.
Sargent Fair & Chokecherry Jamboree – $1,500: To help with activities for the Sargent Fair.
Spartan Foundation – $1,000: To help purchase StoryWalks, Exercise & Nature activities.
Wild Rose Gallery – $2,000: To bring a National Art Speaker to art classes.
The next grant application period ends October 31, 2024. Applications can be accessed on the Custer County Foundation website.
