The Shelby County Community Foundation awarded $133,550 to Shelby County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Spring 2022 Grant Cycle.

The following organizations are Spring 2022 Grant Recipients:

• Concerned Inc. – $2,000, Safety Light Repair
• Country Care Center Corporation – $2,400, Fire Door Mechanics Installation
• Defiance Fire and Rescue Department – $12,251, Emergency Back Up Generator
• Earling Fire & Rescue Department – $ 20,000.00 , SCBA Refill Station Upgrade
• Elk Horn Public Library – $2,000, Young Adult Library Space
• Friends of Harlan City Parks – $6,000, Water Fountains for Harlan Parks
• Harlan Little League – $2,700, Equipment Replacement Purchase
• Harlan Swim Team – $4,033, Starting Block Tops and Covers
• Irwin Fire and Rescue Association – $15,000, Life Safety Equipment
• Kids in the Village – $14,613, Classroom Furniture and Play Equipment
• Kirkman Fire Department – $8,100, Personal Protection Equipment
• Museum of Danish America – $5,000, Expanding Pedestrian Walking Paths
• Panama Community Club and Betterment Association – $5,000, Welcome Sign
• Panama Volunteer Fire Department – $15,000, 12 Lead EKG Monitoring System
• Petersen Family Wellness Center – $10,000, Resurfacing of Wooden Gym Floor
• Shelby County Community Outreach – $4,500, Building Upkeep – Exterior Painting
• Shelby County Historical Museum – $600 , Visitor Safety Initiative
• Shelby Fire and Rescue – $1,895, Advanced Life Support Portable Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
• Time For Tots – $15,000, Education and Play Revision
• West Central Community Action – $396, Emergency Clothing Room Garment Racks

All grantees met the criteria as Shelby 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 Shelby County were eligible to apply.