The Starke County Fair will get some extra help returning from last year’s cancellation. The 4-H and Starke County Fair Board was the recipient of last month’s $1,000 pop-up grant from the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingPulaski County Businesses Can Now Apply for More COVID-19 Relief
Pulaski County businesses can now apply for up to $10,000 of COVID-19 relief.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Gets Donation, Grant for Football and Swim Teams
North Judson-San Pierre will be upgrading some of its athletic equipment, thanks to the generosity of the local community. The school board last month accepted an anonymous $6,000 donation for new football uniforms. Corporation Treasurer Dalton Tunis told board members that any leftover money will go to the football or track teams.
Continue readingRestaurant Revitalization Fund to Start Taking Applications Monday
Bars and restaurants can apply for a new source of federal COVID-19 relief starting Monday. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund lets eligible businesses apply for $1,000 to $5 million per location, to cover expenses from February 15, 2020 to March 11, 2023.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Approves Quote for Bass Lake Beach Erosion Control Work
The Starke County Park Board agreed last week to move ahead with an erosion control project at the Bass Lake Beach. Back in October, JD Excavating submitted the low quote for excavation work related to the installation of glacial stone, at a cost of $5,500. It does not include the cost of the stone itself.
Continue readingState Launches Indiana Hospitality & Entertainment Grant
A new source of COVID-19 relief is now available for Indiana hotels and entertainment venues. The Indiana Hospitality & Entertainment Grant program lets qualifying businesses apply for up to a total of $1 million to reimburse expenses from March 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021. Those eligible to apply include hotels, motels, movie theaters, theater companies, and event promoters.
Continue readingPulaski County Seeking Grant Funding for JDAI, Veterans and Family Court Programs
Pulaski County’s court system is once again looking to bring in thousands of dollars of grant funding for its programs. Circuit Court Judge Mary Welker told the county commissioners Monday that the county was granted almost $53,000 for the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative. “This month, we have 30 students receiving services in our JDAI program, as well as 13 in our truancy program,” Welker explained.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Relief Still Available for Pulaski County Nonprofits through White County United Way
Pulaski County nonprofit organizations can still apply for COVID-19 relief funding through the White County United Way. United Way officials say Community Relief Fund applications will be accepted until July 10, but they’re urging nonprofits to submit them as soon as possible.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Relief Available from Small Businesses Restart Grant Program
More COVID-19 relief is available for Indiana’s small businesses. The state is adding another $60 million to its Small Business Restart Grant program, according to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
Continue readingGrants Available for Starke County Tourism, Convention Events
Organizations planning events designed to attract visitors to Starke County can apply for up to $2,000 from the Starke County Convention and Visitors Commission.
Continue readingStarke County Community Foundation Grant to Wipe Out Debt for Oregon-Davis Families
Those owing money to the Oregon-Davis School Corporation have had their debt wiped away. The Starke County Community Foundation’s Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund has agreed to pay off $25,000 in outstanding debt, through a grant awarded to the school corporation last week.
Continue readingNorth Judson Establishes Fund to Accept Donations for Park Equipment
The Town of North Judson is taking steps to make it easier to raise funds for park equipment. The town council recently established a dedicated Recreational Equipment Fund.
Continue readingStarke County Youth Club Gets $1,000 Pop-Up Grant from Community Foundation
The Starke County Youth Club has gotten a $1,000 boost. The Youth Club was the recipient of this month’s pop-up grant from the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Anticipates Cut in Grant Funding but $1 Million in COVID-19 Relief
One of the Oregon-Davis School Corporation’s sources of grant funding continues to decline. Superintendent Bill Bennett gave the school board an update last week on the Small, Rural School Achievement Program last week.
Continue readingKnox Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Work Wrapping Up, following Delays
After two years, the City of Knox is finally about to close out its Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation grant. In March of 2019, the city got funding from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority to help homeowners make needed repairs.
Continue readingRieth-Riley Selected for Knox Community Crossings Projects
The Knox Board of Works has chosen a contractor for upcoming paving work. Rieth-Riley Construction was recently selected for the city’s Community Crossings projects, as well as an additional parking area in Wythogan Park that isn’t eligible for the matching grant.
Continue readingIndiana Destination Development Corporation Denies Application for Yellow River Kayak Launch Funding
The Starke County Park Board will still move ahead with plans for a series of kayak launches along the Yellow River, even though its application for thousands of dollars in grant funding was unsuccessful. The board’s application for almost $70,000 from the Indiana Destination Development Corporation failed to make it to the finalist round, according to Starke County Highway Department Office Manager Mary Perren, who helped oversee the application.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Get Updates on Grant Applications Tonight
The Starke County Park Board will get updates on grant applications for Yellow River kayak launches and Bass Lake Beach improvements tonight. Megan Fisher with Porter-Starke Services will discuss a partnership opportunity with the park board and Ty Jones will discuss a Bass Lake bicycle ride.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves COVID-19 Response Grant Application
The City of Knox is moving ahead with its application for more COVID-19 relief for local businesses. The city council recently passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Dennis Estok to apply for $200,000 through the state’s COVID-19 Response Program and committing a $10,000 local match.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Fiber Optic Upgrades
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is upgrading its internet infrastructure. The school board recently agreed to let N2N Technologies proceed with fiber optic upgrades.
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