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UMGC distributes over $632K to Clayton County non-profits

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Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 13:30

The Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation (UMGC) is proud to have completed its annual grant cycle and distributed $632,500 to Clayton County area non-profit organizations.

 

The Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation is a non-profit charitable organization established in 1993 that is dedicated to the enrichment of Clayton County through the distribution of funds collected from 3.25% of the adjusted gross revenue paid by the Casino Queen Marquette. The partnership created by UMGC as the non-profit license holder and Casino Queen Marquette as the casino operator is a catalyst for grant awards presented annually to non-profits that are in or benefit residents of Clayton County.

 

Funds are awarded to qualifying tax exempt organizations or those working in cooperation with local governments within Clayton County who cultivate projects that meet established criteria. These projects should encourage economic development, community betterment, improved cultural and recreational activity facilities, programs or activities that foster enhanced educational experiences for youth or improve the overall quality of life for residents of this county.

 

The Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation board of directors has proudly chosen to support the following Clayton County area non-profit organizations:

 

Postville Community School District - Dollars for Scholars

 

Starmont Community School District - Dollars for Scholars

 

Clayton Ridge Community School District - Dollars for Scholars

 

Central Community School District - Community Scholarship Foundation

 

MFL MarMac Community School District - Dollars for Scholars

 

Clayton County Womenade - Hardship Assistance

 

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation - Crisis Assistance Program

 

Clayton County Food Shelf - Emergency Food/Non-Food

 

Clayton County Development Group - Tourism in Clayton County

 

Friends of Volga Public Library - STEM Learning

 

Friends of Marquette Driftless Area - Youth Enrichment Programs

 

Early Literacy in Clayton County - Early Literacy in Clayton County

 

City of Elkader - Dog Park Renovation

 

Strawberry Point Field & Dreams - Ball Field Scoreboards

 

City of McGregor - Public Boat Dock

 

City of Monona - Dog Park

 

Clayton County Conservation Board - Pony Hollow Trail Extension

 

Garnavillo Firefighters Association - Air Packs

 

Luana Volunteer Firefighters Association - Bunker/Turnout Gear replacement

 

MercyOne Elkader Ambulance - Ambulance Monitor Upgrade

 

Mar-Mac Unified Police District - Body Camera System

 

Guttenberg Police Department - Body Camera System

 

McGregor Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 - Radio/Pagers

 

Holy Cross/North Buena Vista Fire Department - ALS Simulation Mannequin

 

St. Olaf Fire Department - Bunker Gear/Safety Vests

 

City of Volga - First responder LUCAS Device

 

Berry Tender Childcare - Revitalization of facility

 

City of Elkader - Floral Hall Preservation and Renovation

 

Methodist Church Preservation Foundation - Tower Repair

 

Clayton County Fair - Barn D Improvement

 

McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts - Building Repair

 

Guttenberg Economic Development & Industrial Development Committee - Community Resource Center Building  

 

Abdelkader Education Project - Website/Social Media

 

Backbone Lake Promotion Association - “Play It Forward”

 

McGregor Historical Society - Museum Inventory

 

Elgin Historical Society - Tribes of Turkey River Interpretive Center

 

Friends of Yellow River State Forest - Fishing for Americans with Disabilities

 

Elgin Emergency Medical Services - Power Cot

 

For more information about the Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation, visit www.umgcgrants.org or contact executive director Dan Kuempel at (319) 329-5340.

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