The Decatur County Community Foundation announced its latest cycle of grant recipients, including three large grants and two small projects.
Large grants include tables and chairs for the Decatur County Fair Board, a classroom-conversion at the Westport Christian Church to create a walk-in freezer, and tree removal in the outdoor science lab for Decatur County Community Schools.
Small grants were awarded for a include a new printer for the Historical Society of Decatur County, and funding for a social/emotional learning project at Carousel Play and Learn.
"The mission of the Community Foundation is to create a lasting impact in Decatur County," said DCCF Executive Director Tami Wenning.
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
When Hannah Davis traveled to China to teach English, she noticed how Chinese workers and farmers were often sporting olive green army-style shoes. Those shoes served as her inspiration to create her own social enterprise, Bangs Shoes.