2024 Grant Catalog
Owen County Government
Public Safety
Help Owen County purchase additional tornado sirens to help notify a greater percentage of residents and visitors of dangerous weather. $240,000 of $416,000 needed has already been funded. Full Proposal: bit.ly/OCemergencysiren
In response to a devastating EF-3 tornado, particularly impacting McCormick’s Creek State Park with two camper fatalities, Owen County Government aims to expand its Outdoor Emergency Warning System. With a focus on smaller communities and areas lacking cellular service, the county requires additional funding to cover the high number of residents and annual visitors engaged in outdoor activities. Evolving from a 2006 proposal with significant community and local support, this system utilizes audible sirens as part of its multifaceted approach to enhance awareness and supplement existing notification methods. Collaborative partnerships have funded $240,000 of the $416,000 needed to complete this project. Full proposal can be accessed at this link: bit.ly/OCemergencysiren
In response to a devastating EF-3 tornado, particularly impacting McCormick’s Creek State Park with two camper fatalities, Owen County Government aims to expand its Outdoor Emergency Warning System. With a focus on smaller communities and areas lacking cellular service, the county requires additional funding to cover the high number of residents and annual visitors engaged in outdoor activities. Evolving from a 2006 proposal with significant community and local support, this system utilizes audible sirens as part of its multifaceted approach to enhance awareness and supplement existing notification methods. Collaborative partnerships have funded $240,000 of the $416,000 needed to complete this project. Full proposal can be accessed at this link: bit.ly/OCemergencysiren
Owen County Family YMCA
Health & Wellness
YMCA Strength Equipment Upgrades
Owen County Family YMCA strength training equipment was outdated and required intensive upkeep. They obtained a loan to purchase 16 pieces of equipment for the weight room in August 2024. While replacement of the existing Cybex machines was the highest priority, this funding allowed for the addition of a deadlift platform, allowing a quieter, safer space in which to work out. Furthermore, the upgrades allowed us to respond to changing needs of our members by streamlining our cardio equipment, optimizing the space via a new layout, and expanding our weight training area. Strength training is wildly beneficial for people of all ages. The benefits of consistent strength training include the development of stronger bones, weight management, improved ability to complete activities of daily living, management of chronic conditions, and improvement of thinking and learning skills. Equipment upgrades for the Y will result in stronger members and visitors, which lead to a healthier community. Please help us invest in the health of our friends and neighbors.
Owen County Family YMCA strength training equipment was outdated and required intensive upkeep. They obtained a loan to purchase 16 pieces of equipment for the weight room in August 2024. While replacement of the existing Cybex machines was the highest priority, this funding allowed for the addition of a deadlift platform, allowing a quieter, safer space in which to work out. Furthermore, the upgrades allowed us to respond to changing needs of our members by streamlining our cardio equipment, optimizing the space via a new layout, and expanding our weight training area. Strength training is wildly beneficial for people of all ages. The benefits of consistent strength training include the development of stronger bones, weight management, improved ability to complete activities of daily living, management of chronic conditions, and improvement of thinking and learning skills. Equipment upgrades for the Y will result in stronger members and visitors, which lead to a healthier community. Please help us invest in the health of our friends and neighbors.
Owen Valley High School
Other
Students for the Planet - Trail 5 Bridge at McCormick's Creek State Park
Purdue Extension Owen County
Other
Family Dinner Project
Join Purdue Extension as we work collaboratively to bring families back to the table. Research continues to demonstrate that magic happens during family mealtime when children and parents gather around the table and engage each other in conversation. Family meals eaten at home have been shown to benefit the health and wellness of children and adolescents, to fight obesity, and substance abuse, and to make families stronger - helping to create a positive impact on our communities and our nation as a whole. Your monetary support of this project will provide meals for 10 families for six weeks while also giving them the tools to have fun, engaging conversations and family games at home.
Join Purdue Extension as we work collaboratively to bring families back to the table. Research continues to demonstrate that magic happens during family mealtime when children and parents gather around the table and engage each other in conversation. Family meals eaten at home have been shown to benefit the health and wellness of children and adolescents, to fight obesity, and substance abuse, and to make families stronger - helping to create a positive impact on our communities and our nation as a whole. Your monetary support of this project will provide meals for 10 families for six weeks while also giving them the tools to have fun, engaging conversations and family games at home.