The Nevada Foundation, in partnership with the City of Nevada, has awarded $35,000 in human services grant funding. These funds, awarded to nine non-profit organizations, will provide necessities in the areas of food, shelter, and clothing for citizens living in Nevada with these basic needs.
Mayor Ryan Condon explained, “In years past the City Council has considered these requests directly. Upon the recommendation of the State auditors who conduct our city audit, we developed a more formal and focused process to support these important causes in Nevada. The Nevada Foundation now leads the formal grant-making and evaluation process.”
A four-member committee, including representatives from the City and Foundation, evaluated and scored the applications. The organizations selected to receive funding this year include:
St. Patrick Catholic Church / Good Samaritan Fund / $3,000
- Rent and Utility Assistance
Boys & Girls Club of Story County / $3,000
- Kids Cafe
Nevada CSD / Cubbie’s Cupboard / $6,000
- Food support & Weekend Meals
Nevada CSD / Safe and Stable Housing / $5,000
- Rent and Utility Assistance
Nevada First United Methodist Church / Kiwanis of Nevada / $400
- Free Little Food Pantries
Nevada Food at First / $3,000
- Quantity Food Support
Nevada Community School / NCRC / $3,000
- Breakfast & After School Snacks
Nevada Community Cupboard / $5,600
- Food Support
Salvation Army / $3,000
- Homeless Prevention / Rent & Utility Assistance
The Nevada Foundaiton received requests for more than double the amount of funding available this grant cycle. The Foundation is actively fundraising through the “Seasons of Giving” campaign, and donated funds will be focused on supporting these and other non-profit causes in the Nevada community.
The goal of the Human Services grant funding from the City is to support projects that enhance the basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing in Nevada.
If you have questions regarding this year’s awards, please contact Brenda Dryer, Nevada Foundation Board member, at brenda@amesalliance.com.