The Stibnite Foundation awarded $32,000 to local non-profits from across the West Central Mountains during its fifth annual grant cycle. More than twenty organizations submitted funding requests and, after a competitive review process by the board, seven organizations were selected. Checks were presented to the recipients at a special ceremony on August 22.
“Every year when we review grant applications, we are blown away by the incredible work taking place in our communities,” said Julie Good, Stibnite Foundation media spokesperson. “Our 2024 grant recipients are already having a positive impact across our region and we believe making targeted investments with these organizations will help them advance their efforts and serve more people.”
Here is a look at the 2024 Stibnite Foundation grant recipients:
Horizon’s Lifestyle and Education Team: The grant will allow the Horizons’ Lifestyle and Education Team to train teachers to support students with dyslexia.
West Central Mountains Youth Advocacy Coalition: The grant will help to fund a Regional Youth Summit.
Rise Up 2 Thrive: The grant will provide funds to enhance advocacy and support services.
Ignite Idaho Family Resource Center: The grant will help to fund their Regional Crisis Response program.
Idaho Trails Association: The grant will fund Youth Trail Management.
New Meadows Community Farmers Market: The grant will be used for Bike Blender smoothie supplies.
Yellow Pine Community Hall Committee: The grant will be used to fund structural improvements to the Village Community Center.
Governmental agencies and organizations with tax-exempt status located in northern Adams County, southern Idaho County, and Valley County are encouraged to apply online for grants from the Stibnite Foundation. The next grant cycle will open on April 1, 2025 and close on May 31, 2025.
Please visit www.StibniteFoundation.com for grant related information.
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