County awards $38K in Community Partnership Funds

Jacob Fries, Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, N.Y.
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Aug. 9—The Niagara County Legislature has awarded $38,500 in grants from its Community Partnership Funding for several area non-profits.

The funding resolutions were approved last week. The fund is fed indirectly from the county's funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. A similar round of grants were awarded in June for Covid pandemic relief.

Those awarded:

—Gratwick Hose Co. Inc. is receiving $4,500 to replace its 35-year-old beverage distribution system, which is used regularly by organizations that hold events at their facilities.

—The Carnegie Art Center is receiving $4,500 for items that are essential to its continued growth and community commitments.

—The Montessori Pre-School at the Kenan Center is receiving $4,000 for expansion-related renovations and furnishing in order to keep up with increased enrollment.

—The Boys & Girls Club of Niagara Falls is receiving $2,000 to fund promotion for its youth mentoring service, 716United.

—The Town of Niagara Lions and Lioness Clubs will each be receiving $1,500 to support them due to their prior support of the Town of Niagara and the City of Niagara Falls through their annual Memorial and Veterans Day ceremonies.

—The St. Johnsburg Fire Company is receiving $2,000 for new firefighting nozzles that it wasn't able to raise funds for during the Covid pandemic.

—The Highland Community Block Club Inc. is receiving $1,200 to cover expenses from its Community Block Party last month which involved adding pole banners, signage, murals, sculptures, the making of a community garden, healthy eating information, assisting seniors with lawn care, and providing residents information on grant programs for going back to school or job opportunities.

—The Olcott Beach Community Association is receiving $1,000 for continuing its projects to bring tourism to the Olcott area.

—The Olcott Mantle Club is receiving $1,500 for purchasing new mast floats, a safety kayak, fishing poles, and funds for offsetting increased costs for operating the program.

—The Lighthouse Soccer League is receiving $2,000 for purchasing new jerseys and equipment, as well as funds for offsetting the rising costs of insurance and to keep registration rates low for increased accessibility.

—Thursdays on Third is receiving $4,000 for continuing its concert series which draws business to the Third Street business district in Niagara Falls.

—The Town of Niagara Beautification Committee is receiving $4,000 for its landscaping plans for the intersection of Military and Packard Roads.

—The Lewiston Public Library is receiving $1,000 to fund its Children's Room's book collection and services.

—The Lewiston Christmas Walk is receiving $2,000 for general funding towards the event which will happen later this year from Dec. 1 through 4.

—The Niagara Frontier Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society is receiving $1,800 for the repair and restoration of its museum.