IAUW announces funding for 2021
Interlakes Area United Way (IAUW) will award $107,849 in grant funding in 2021. The money will bolster 27 non-profit programs and organizations in Lake, Miner and Moody Counties.
Roughly two-thirds of the recipients are based in and/or directly serve Lake County and will collectively receive $73,659.
IAUW coordinates financial and volunteer resources for non-profit agencies which address and support mental and physical health, education and financial stability.
To receive funding, organizations must apply and meet allocation guidelines. The IAUW board reviews applications and considers them based on community impact, program effectiveness and other factors.
“Our goal is to strengthen communities and create opportunities for a great life,” said IAUW President Lori Gustaf. “We focus on programs related to health and wellness, youth enrichment, education and development, senior outreach and basic needs and support.”
2021 recipients include:
- American Red Cross-Disaster Cycle Services
- Boy Scouts of America – Madison Area Scouts
- Boy Scouts of America – Sioux Council Boy Scouts
- Boys & Girls Club of Moody County
- Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity
- Children’s Care Corner
- Delta Dental Mobile Program
- Dolly Parton Imagination Library
- Domestic Violence Network
- East Dakota Transit
- Flandreau Ready to Start Program
- Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons
- High Plains Alternative High School
- ICAP 60’s Plus Dining
- ICAP Head Start Pre-Birth to Five
- ICAP Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
- ICAP Miner County School Supplies
- ICAP Moody County School Supplies
- ICAP Delta Dental Mobile Program – Flandreau visit
- Lutheran Social Services Mentoring Services
- Madison VFW Baseball
- MES Snack Project
- Rutland Elementary Out of School Time
- Salvation Army – Temporary Welfare Assistance
- Studio 52
- Valiant Living
- Weekend Fuel
Grant funding was made possible in part by the generosity of individuals and businesses who donated to IAUW’s most recent campaign drive, which concluded in December. Other fundraising efforts included IAUW’s annual WIN BIG Raffle and Dine Out to Donate promotion.
IAUW is currently seeking volunteers to join their board of directors. For more information, call 605-270-1010.