(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs awarded Strengthening Communities grants to Red Oak and Stanton.
Strengthening Communities grants support facility renovation and construction projects that promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility in communities with fewer than 28,000 residents. The grants are made possible by an appropriation from the Iowa Legislature through the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund.
The Montgomery County Family YMCA in Red Oak received a $35,000 grant award. This project will focus on the replacement of the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units. These upgrades could help the YMCA save up to 20 percent in electrical costs.
Stanton Friends, also known as the Stanton Viking Center, received a $10,000 grant award. This project is centered on the construction of an outdoor basketball court, a proposal brought forward by students and community members. The court will be located along the Greenbelt Walking Trail on the city’s east side.
