Foundation for the Future of Delaware County Awards Grants

The Foundation for the Future of Delaware County awarded over two dozen grants to local communities and non-profits on Wednesday.

For the past twenty years, the foundation has accepted grant applications from groups across the county. This year’s grants ranged anywhere from $488.49 to $7,500 – with a total of nearly $104,000 given overall this year.

Among the local non-profits receiving the grants include: 

• City of Delaware – Delaware City Park Community Shelter Project $ 7,500 
• City of Greeley – City Welcome Sign & Pavilion Safety Update $ 7,500
• City of Manchester – Police Department Manchester Police Patrol Shields $ 5,000
• Colesburg Community Club – Colesburg City Park Enhancements $ 7,500
• Delaware County Conservation Department – Silver Lake Park Playground Improvements $ 2,445
• Delaware County Recreation Center – Equipment Improvements $ 1,500 
• Delhi Methodist Church – Replacement Refrigerator $ 2,139
• Delhi Public Library – Delhi Storywalk Improvement Project $ 1,400
• Dundee Kids League – Concession Stand Addition $ 5,000
• Edgewood Comm. Childcare & Learning Center – Kinderwood Playground Project $ 7,500
• Edgewood-Colesburg High School – Cross-Generational Group Brain Dev. Activities $ 488.49
• Fairview Cemetery- New Maintenance Building and New Road $ 2,500
• Families Inc. – Crisis Counseling and Intervention Services (CCI) $ 2,000
• First Children’s Finance – Childcare Planning Support $ 7,500
• Good Neighbor Society – Respiratory Protection for Staff and Residents $ 7,500
• Greeley Community Garden, Inc. – Seeds of Hope $ 1,235
• Hartwick Lake Ski Club Inc – ADA-Compliant Sidewalks at Schram Park $ 5,780
• Lutheran Services in Iowa – Clinical Services in Delaware County $ 1,500
• Manchester Cemetery Company – Manchester Cemetery Baby Section Update $ 1,500
• Maquoketa Valley Community School District – Character Strong K-5 $ 5,997
• Regional Medical Center – Surgical Department Blanket & Fluid Warmer $ 6,715.80
• Riverview Center, Inc. – Delaware Co. Sexual Assault Crisis Response Toolkit $ 2,000
• Ryan Little League Association – Connecting the Vision $ 6,000
• Scouting America – Northeast Iowa Council Backpack Holder Expansion for Camp C.S. Klaus $ 1,200
• Silver Creek Cemetery Association – Cemetery Retention Wall $ 2,500
• The Edgewood Public Library – Community Gardening $ 2,000

Two retiring board members were also recognized as they ended their time with the Foundation at the end of 2025. Jackie Johnson of Edgewood was one of the original board members, serving since the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County was created in 2005. Johnson says it has been a wonderful experience, noting that it’s been special to connect with so many people over the years while helping our communities. Tom McDonald of Ryan says he’s also thankful for his experience.

You can find more information about the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County through their Facebook page or online.

audio and photo courtesy of Janelle Tucker/KMCH