*Three substantial community projects in Woodbury County received a combined $1.2 million in grants. Bret Hayworth has more…
The Missouri River Historical Development on Thursday gave out its largest financial grant of roughly $1 million deserving area projects.
Siouxland Sports Academy will receive $500,000 to support the interior buildout of a new 65,000-square-foot multi-sport complex in Sioux City.
In Moville, a nonprofit economic development group, Moville Community Development Association, was awarded $450,000 towards the endeavor to launch a city licensed day care facility. MCDAI is working to place that in an unused wing of the local Methodist Church, with the Crittenton Center likely as the operating entity.
A third large grant, of $250,000, went to Agape Community Services to help construct a new 16,647-square-foot residential and outpatient recovery center in Sioux City, for access to vital addiction treatment and recovery services.
The MRHD Economic Development Match Grant is a competitive grant opportunity that provides awards ranging from $250,000 up to $1 million for projects within Woodbury County that show high levels of collaboration.
MRHD Board President Sarah Kleber said the three projects will have lasting impact.
“These projects reflect the spirit of MRHD’s mission to strengthen communities, create opportunities, and improve quality of life for Woodbury County residents,” Kleber said.
MRHD is the non-profit organization that holds the license for gaming in Woodbury County with Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
MRHD also gives a series of other smaller grant awards each spring, ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 for community projects or festivals.
