Lincoln Elementary Makerspace Program Awarded Small Grant

The United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) Board of Directors recently approved Small Grants in Round II totaling $6,875. The Small Grant program is an outreach of the Community Impact funding process. The available amount of grant dollars each year is subject to change. One-time grants, up to $5,000, are awarded to organizations aligned with UWSWMN’s priority areas.

Lincoln Elementary in Ivanhoe was the recipient of a Small Grant totaling $4,200. This one-time grant will be used to purchase Makerspace supplies and create a STEAM space for children to explore, invent, and collaborate.  This program aligns to UWSWMN’s education priority area.

The other grant recipient in Round II was Neighbors United Food Shelf in Granite Falls. 

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. In southwest Minnesota, we focus on health, education, financial stability, hunger and safety & well-being. For more information on our commitment to the area, please visit our website at www.UnitedWaySWMN.org.

Pictured: Members of the Lincoln Elementary staff