Grants Given

Community Service Grants 2023-2024

• Santa Elves Program–B.G. City Schools –$1000
• B.G. Foundation-for flowers–$250
• Wood Co. Museum Safety Fair/Cruise In–$500
• Bowling Green Community Bank–$1200

Community Service Grants 2022-2023

• B.G. Parks & Recreation for “Winter Spark” Event –$500
• BGHS Student to attend HOBY training–$150
• Ohio History Day requested by BGSU–$250
• Flowers for B.G. Foundation–$250
• BRAVE (Black Rights Activision, Visibility & Equality)–$1000
• Bowling Green Recreation for Fundraiser–$275

Youth Services Grants

Funding Examples:

• BGHS Bobcat-a-thon Committee received a grant to purchase food and supplies for a student dance marathon.  Admission fees from attendees were directed to Mercy Children’s Hospital.
• Bowling Green Youth Baseball has received grants to help fund Rookie, Pee Wee, Junior and Senior Leagues.
• A grant to the Wood County Junior Fair Livestock Showcase & Sale Buyers Group helps introduce young Junior Fair exhibitors, who show market livestock, to the farming/sales experience.
• The Wood County Educational Service Center, Community Learning Centers program, provides summer school for students who need extra help.  Kiwanis provided funding support for recreational rewards for the kids.
• The Children’s Resource Center at the Wood County Public Library has received grants for their annual purchase of children’s books for the holidays.