The Schmeeckle Foundation is doing its part to keep the arts alive in Minnesota's Martin County.
The private family foundation has awarded $201,817 in grants, with a focus on early childhood care, serving people with disabilities, and promoting the arts.
Among the recipients, per a press release: $10,000 to AmeriCorps for Arts Project $50,000 to Fairmont City Band for Sylvania Park Band Shell when Fairmont City Band has all money $9,000 to Martin County West Schools for Basic Guitar Skills ClassInstruments $20,000 to Open Arts Minnesota for Aktion Club Theatre $20,000 to Project 169 for Lead Fellow for Training Workshops and Listening Sessions $4,000 to Minnesota Women of Today for Restorative Restorative Community Support $25,000 to Twin Valley Council, Boy Scouts America, forScouting Martin County $35,797 to Fairmont Opera House for Stage Lighting Upgrade
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