Linn County, IA
06/12/2024 | Press release | Archived content
Linn County Supports Local Preservation Efforts by Awarding Grants to 10 Local Nonprofits
The Linn County Board of Supervisors today awarded $28,800 from the Linn County Historic Preservation Grant Program to 10 nonprofit organizations in Linn County. The recipients were selected through an annual competitive process.
The Linn County Historic Preservation Commission reviews the grant applications and makes funding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
"Each year, we review the grant program and the applications in depth," said Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Chair Kim Hanna. "We want to ensure the application is accessible for applicants and gathers the information necessary to make the best funding recommendations for projects focused on preserving Linn County's history."
The following organizations will receive grant funding from the FY25 budget that begins July 1:
| Applicant | Project Title | HPC Funding Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Central City Growth Organization | Historic Markers Project, Phase 2 | $3,000 |
| Coe College Mwendo | Mwendo Magazine Digitization Project | $980 |
| Coggon Community Historical Society | Storm Windows for Historic Hall | $1,500 |
| Ely Community History Society | Ely: Rail to Trail Sign | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Lisbon Public Library | Library Improvements | $5,000 |
| Marion Historical Society | Front Door Repairs | $2,000 |
| Tanager Place | Digitizing Historical Records Project | $2,400 |
| The History Center | Digital Access to Home and Business Records | $3,000 |
| Troy Mills Historical Society | Exterior Repair and Paint for IOOF Lodge | $4,000 |
| Walker Historical Society | Depot and School House Painting Project | $5,920 |