Foundation 2020 Spring Grants
The Distribution Committee of the Piqua Community Foundation recommended that the Board of Directors approve $45,864 for distribution at their June meeting, with grants being awarded to organizations later in June. Due to COVID restrictions, a group distribution was not able to be held.
Mini-Grants Were Awarded To:
Edison State Community College – Food banks on campus
Edison State Community College – Professional headshots for students
Piqua City Schools – PCIS – Title I reading program
Piqua City Schools – PHS – Indian Outfitters clothing donations
Piqua City Schools – Springcreek – Kindergartener-parent reading program
Piqua City Schools – Springcreek – Fine motor skill tools
Piqua Catholic School – Classroom calculators
Piqua Catholic School – Two-way security window film at Center for Early Learning
Standard Grants Were Awarded To:
Standard grants were awarded to:
Child Care Choices – Story Lady presentations (STEM related)
Edison State Community College – Music society start-up funding
Edison State Community College – Women in STEMM Expo
Edison State Community College – Veterinary manikins
Edison State Community College – Microscope replacements for biology department
Miami County Park District – Hug the Earth remote learning program
Miami County Fire & Emergency Services Association – Fire extinguisher training simulator
Miami County Recovery Council – Food for Hope House residents
Ohio State University Extension – Miami County junior farmers market
Piqua Catholic School – Air conditioning installation
Piqua Catholic School – Water fountain replacements
Piqua City Schools – PCIS – Social/mental/emotional health library
Piqua City Schools – PHS – Explore Learning Gizmos licenses
Piqua City Schools – Springcreek – Dollar books for first-graders
Piqua Parents as Teachers – Summer family playgroups
The Distribution Committee will meet next in October 2020. All grant applications received prior to September deadlines will be considered at that time.
Any 501(c) 3 organization interested in receiving application information should contact the Foundation office at 615-9080 or visit the website www.PiquaCommunityFoundation.org for more information.