Bryan Area Foundation Grants Given
Since its founding in 1969, the Bryan Area Foundation and affiliate Foundations have issued over $11.2 million in grants to a wide spectrum of community-based projects and programs. These encompass recreation, education, athletics, cultural activities, youth and senior citizen programs.
United Way of Williams County ($10,000)
The United Way of Williams County Ohio COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund was launched on March 19, 2020, to help ensure individuals, children and families in need are supported during this pandemic. United Way of Williams County and their partners are working with the human services sector to identify immediate needs and make emergency funds available to organizations working directly with vulnerable populations. 100% of donations go directly to Williams County organizations who are serving those in need due to the pandemic.
Given the increased needs in our community, the Bryan Area Foundation responded with a matching dollar-for-dollar $10,000 grant to the United Way of Williams County for the COVID-19 Economic Relief Fund.
Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio ($12,000)
The Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio was awarded a grant of $12,000 from the Ralph A. and Helen C. Miller Memorial Alzheimer’s Field of Interest Fund. The Alzheimer’s Association provides care and support for those affected by Alzheimer’s. This grant will help to recruit and support the training of volunteers that will represent the Alzheimer’s Association at community events, facilitate caregiver support groups and present evidence-based educational programs.
Project 2020 ($253,609)
A grant was awarded to Project 2020 for their Amphitheater with Interactive Fountain Project that will be located in Bryan’s Recreation Park. The amphitheater will offer a new venue for various outdoor community activities, events, and entertainment. The fountains provide visual and interactive engagement with lighted jets. Project 2020 Giving Circle Members donated the seed money for this project.
Edgerton Local School ($15,000)
The Edgerton Local School was awarded a grant of $15,000 for their Athletic Capital Campaign. This capital campaign will renovate several of their athletic facilities including the track, the football press box and bleachers, the softball and baseball cages, and the archery range.
Williams County Humane Society ($1,034)
The Williams County Humane Society was awarded a grant of $1,034 for their Community Cat Program. The program offers spay and neuter vouchers to the public to help control the community cat population. Cats are also given a rabies vaccination to help the spread of the disease and then returned to their area.
Bryan Park & Recreation Department ($20,000)
A grant of $20,000 was awarded to the Bryan Parks & Recreation Department to renovate the current tennis courts at the East End Park in Bryan into 6 pickleball courts. The project would include new asphalt surfaces, new nets, improved fencing as well as electrical updates for the lighting system.
Kiwanis Foundation of Bryan, Ohio ($10,000)
A grant of $10,000 was awarded to the Kiwanis Foundation of Bryan to purchase outdoor musical playground equipment for Roseland Park and the East End Park in Bryan. The musical playground equipment has many educational benefits and provides children greater music exposure.
Bryan Baseball Association ($50,000)
The Bryan Baseball Association was awarded a grant of $50,000 for their Bryan Baseball Capital Campaign. The grant will be used to improve facilities at Garver Park including the press box, batting cage, pitching mound and to purchase a new scoreboard.
Bryan Music Boosters ($10,000)
A grant of $10,000 was awarded to the Bryan Music Boosters to purchase new high school choir robes and band raincoats for the high school band.
Bryan Development Foundation ($5,000)
The Bryan Development Foundation was awarded a grant of $5,000 to purchase tents and tables for use of the Farmers Market and for other downtown events.