Three Organizations are Impacted
Paynesville, Minn. – The Paynesville Area Community Foundation (PACF) announced today the recipients of $20,000 in grants to support three organizations who serve the Paynesville area. The PACF grant round funding priorities focused on projects that will help bring about lasting and positive change to the community in the areas of education, social services, arts and culture, civic, recreational and health.
List of 2017 PACF Grant Recipients:
- $14,850 to enhance technology equipment in areas such as robotics and 3-D printing as well as implementing coursework for the 21st Century Opportunities for Learners program within Paynesville Area Schools ISD 741.
- $4,150 to expand emergency assistance to more families through the Paynesville Community Service Center.
- $1,000 to assist in the purchase of graphic calculators for advanced math classes at Paynesville Area School ISD 741.
The Paynesville Area Community Foundation (PACF), a partner of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation and powered by CommunityGiving, is a public charity that attracts and administers charitable funds for the benefit of the local community. PACF has grown to over $2.6 million in assets and awarded over $250,000 in grants to the community. Collectively, CommunityGiving administers more than 650 funds totaling more than $115 million. Learn more at CommunityGiving.org/Paynesville.