(Cass County) Thirty-two nonprofit organizations and community projects received grants throughout the past year. These honorees included both spring and fall grant recipients, who were awarded a collective sum of over $137,000 at its first annual grant celebration event.
Throughout 2021, the Foundation received a total of 48 grant applications from community organizations, with over $280,000 requested. As a part of its two grant cycles, the Cass County Community Foundation awarded $137,525 to 46 of these 48 applications. “In 2021, we’ve been able to fund a wide array of projects and programs,” said Board Chair Kristi Burg. “Grants were awarded to support a variety of recreational opportunities and building renovations, as well as many more projects that will have a positive effect on our community members—both young and old. We’re proud of the impact of the Foundation, and we’re glad to have this opportunity to celebrate the important work of these organizations throughout Cass County.”
The nonprofits awarded funds are listed below: