WCCF Donors Award Over $100K in Grants
The amazing donors of the Washington County Community Foundation awarded over $100,000 in grants through the Spring 2025 Grant Cycle. Grants are primarily awarded from the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds.
The Salem Police Department was awarded a $3,500 grant to purchase e-bikes and training equipment in order to improve safety on the Monon Trail as well as easy access to fairs and festivals in the community while providing law enforcement presence.
The Pierce Polk Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a grant for $15,000 to purchase a fire rescue utility terrain vehicle in order to perform trail rescue as well as assist with wildland firefighting, missing persons location and accessing community events such as festivals and parades.
The Salem Fire Department also received a $15,000 grant for a utility terrain vehicle with skids in order to help with medical rescue on the trail and difficult to reach locations as well as the fair and other festivals. The UTV will also be utilized to assist with firefighting capabilities.
Choices Life Resource Center received a $3,742 grant to purchase much needed formula and diapers for the center as well as outdoor signage to raise awareness for their free parenting resource program.
The Washington County Fair Board will be getting new bleachers in the show barn thanks to a $25,000 grant. The new bleachers will provide a better experience for exhibitors, families, and community members.
Washington County EMA received a $14,399 grant to purchase a thermal drone to assist in response to emergency situations and disasters. The drone will have 24/7 accessibility to all types of emergency responses.
The Square will be getting additional public art through crosswalk design thanks to a $10,000 grant to the City of Salem. The permanent art installation contains a pedestrian safety component for the downtown corridor while promoting downtown attraction and a welcoming atmosphere.
Lights, Camera, Action will be in order for WCACT with a $2,560.95 grant to purchase new sound and lighting equipment to replace the current system, which has ceased working. The new equipment at the theatre will help to ensure production success for a better participant and audience experience.
Emmanuel Church was awarded a grant for $10,000 to prevent collapse of the north wall of the church, erected in 1872. The funds will be used to replace the sill foundation logs as well as installing a French drain along the outside of the wall to divert rainwater and prevent future damage.
East Washington Elementary School is receiving a $1,493.37 grant from The Women’s Fund to purchase items for their back to school assistance program. The program provides backpacks of needed supplies to students that might not be able to afford them.
Thank you to the donors of Washington County Community Foundation for making our community a better place for our residents through their generosity and compassion for Washington County.
Washington County Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity established in 1993 to serve donors, award grants, and provide leadership to improve Washington County forever