Thanks to our District Grant Review committee (Helen Kilgore – Galena, Adriane Shore – Putnam County, Sue Hebel – River Cities, Beth Thacker – Rockford, Laura Davis – Moline, and Marjorie Hunt – Henry) which met on June 12 all 37 District Grant Applications were approved for the 2024-2025 Rotary year.   These District Grants will make a $98,927 impact on our local communities throughout District 6420.  Congratulations to all clubs that received a District Grant!
Here is a list of each club and the title of their District Grant project.
Club:
 
2024-2025 District Grant Projects:
Belvidere
 
Empowering Young Leaders
Dixon
 
Mitigating Childhood Food Insecurity in Dixon
East Moline/Silvis
 
Hygiene Kits with YWCA
Freeport Noon
 
One Book, One Freeport
Galena
 
Medical Equipment to Increase Services
Henry
 
Bright Start
Illinois Valley Sunrise
 
Beds for Illinois Valley PADS
Kishwaukee Sunrise
 
DeKalb Alano Club Outdoor Supplies
LaSalle
 
Beds for Illinois Valley PADS
Loves Park
 
Book Worm Literacy Project
Marseilles
 
Equipment for Marseilles Grade School
Mendota
 
Mendota Area Food Pantry Equipment
Moline
 
Hygiene Kits with YWCA
Morrison
 
April House Support
Mt. Carroll
 
Pool Defibrillator and Supplies
Oregon
 
Water Safety Equipment
Ottawa Noon
 
Caring for Police Dog
Ottawa Sunrise
 
Caring for Police Dog
Pecatonica
 
Signage for Pecatonica Wetlands Forest Preserve
Peru
 
Peru Rotary Park Improvements
Plano
 
Picnic Tables for Scout Park Education Center
Princeton
 
Second Story Kitchen Appliances
Putnam County
 
Health and Education Literacy: Education Saves Lives
Quad Cities
 
Argrow's House Support
River Cities
 
Village of Hillsdale Park
Rochelle
 
Rochelle Rotarians Bee Haven
Rock Falls
 
Rotary Park Equipment
Rockford
 
Marshall Middle School Bee Club Enhancement
Rockford East/Cherry Valley
 
Career Pathways
Rock Island
 
Sensory Stands and STEAM Kits for Kids
Rockton-Roscoe
 
Local Library Book Supplement
Sandwich
 
Reading Chairs for Haskins Elementary
Streator
 
Community Drinking Fountain and Bottle Refill Station
Toluca
 
Digital/Analog Radios for Fire Protection District
Twin Cities Sunrise
 
April House Support
Twin Rivers
 
Hygiene Kits with YWCA
Walnut
 
Ross Reserve Latrine Facility