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Village of Anna Endowment Fund awards grants
ANNA — The Village of Anna Endowment Fund awarded grants totaling $13,802.00 for the distribution year 2020 to several organizations for improvements or programs within the Village of Anna.
Receiving grants this year are Anna Civic Association, Homecoming Events; Anna Historical Society, Vintage Storm Doors; Anna Rescue Squad, Pagers; Rocket Athletic Boosters, soccer goals; Garden Club, tree for flower garden; Anna Library, items for program enhancements; Anna Village, flags for light poles; Anna Park, storage shed; and Anna Park, supplies for Park Night Out.
Grants were awarded on the basis of the projects’ ability to present a unique and unduplicated opportunity for the village, to support established organizations for special purposes, and to generate matching funds. These awards are intended to encourage more efficient use of resources and promote coordination, cooperation and sharing among organizations and the elimination of duplicated services; test or demonstrate new approaches and technologies in the solution of important problems within the village; accomplish projects which do not have other sources of support; promote volunteer participation and citizens involvement in community affairs within the Village; and strengthen non-profit agencies and institutions by reducing operating cost, increasing public financial support and/or improving internal management.