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More than $144,000 Granted to Shelby County Community Projects
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The Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa have announced the results of their spring 2025 grant cycle, awarding more than $1.3 million to 120 organizations and community initiatives across the region. From historic preservation and public safety to early childhood care and community development, this year’s funded projects reflect a continued investment in the future of Southwest Iowa. A total of $144,705 was awarded in 16 grants in Shelby County. They include:
• City of Irwin (2 grants supporting the Irwin Fire and Rescue Association and the City) – $29,793
• City of Elk Horn – $17,500
• Westphalia Volunteer Fire Department – $14,912
• Earling Fire and Rescue – $14,050
• Shelby County EMS Association – $9,500
• Shelby Fire & Rescue – $6,250
• Shelby County Conservation Board – $5,500
• Museum of Danish America – $5,000
• Danish Windmill Corporation – $5,500
• Concerned, Inc. – $2,000
• Harlan Community Library Foundation – $12,000
• Kids in the Village – $7,000
• Shelby County Community Outreach – $4,200
• Shelby County Fair Association – $8,000
• Shelby County Historical Society – $3,500
