The Cass County Community Foundation (CCCF) has announced grants totaling $121, 110 were awarded to 28 nonprofit organizations and community projects, as part of the Spring 2020 grant cycle. The following organizations received their grants from the CCCF Advisory Board:

Organization Project Award

• 309 Club: New Carpet – $1,000
• Anita Child Care Center: Safety Compliance and Toy Updates – $500
• Anita Health and Wellness: Center Cardio Equipment – $6,000
• Anita Volunteer Fire Association: Bunker Gear – $5,000
• Ann W. Wickman Child Development Center: Building Improvements and Renovations,  $8,000.
• Atlantic Parks and Recreation: Mollett Park Improvement $7,410
• Atlantic Public Library: Window Shades $3,000
• Atlantic Rock Island Society Enterprise (ARISE): Replace Depot Windows $10,000
• Atlantic Youth Sports Organization: Athletic Complex Fence Improvements $5,000
• Cass County Historical Museum: Preservation of Fashion Design Drawings $3,000
• City of Anita: Project Playground $6,000
• City of Griswold: Community Building ADA Compliant Door $2,000
• Crossroads of Western Iowa: Cass County Family and Friends Outreach $1,500
• Cumberland Public Library: Automatic Doors and New Windows $2,000
• Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department: Fire Tool Acquisition $4,000
• Cumberland Youth Fitness Program: Fitness Center Upgrades $2,000
• Friends of the Griswold Public Library: Technology Updates $2,500
• Griswold Rescue: Patient Reporting Software and Tablets $3,500
• Griswold Volunteer Fire Department: AED and Particulate Hoods $2,700
• Griswold Youth Sports: Sports Complex Improvements $4,000
• Hitchcock House Advisory Board: Foundation Wall Repairs $4,000
• Lewis Public Library: Equipment for Movies and Programs $1,000
• Little Lambs Preschool/Kids Come First: Room Expansion and Security Upgrades $4,000
• Marne Firefighter and Rescue Association: Replacing Aging PPE $4,000
• Massena Historical Society: Barbershop Roof and Window Replacement $4,000
• Massena Public Library: Upgraded Book Displays and Technology Equipment $2,000
• Nishna Valley Family YMCA: Racquetball Court Conversion Project $20,000
• SHIFT ATL: SHIFT Building Rehabilitation $3,000

All grantees met the criteria as Cass County nonprofit agencies or organizations with charitable missions supporting community needs in the areas of civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services. Only organizations providing services in Cass County were eligible to apply.

For information about donating or establishing an individual foundation/fund, please contact Stacey Goodman, Iowa Foundations Director, at 800-794-3458 or stacey@omahafoundation.org.