Projects receive funding for safety, preservation and youth support

The Coshocton Foundation awarded $114,094 in unrestricted grants to 13 local projects after reviewing 23 requests, with the largest grant of $25,000 going to Friends of the Park to restore Lake Park Pavilion flooring.

The Coshocton Foundation has awarded $114,094 in unrestricted grants to local nonprofits and projects. The distribution committee reviewed 23 requests totaling more than $588,000. Seven full and six partial grants were funded. Grants address building preservation, safety equipment, youth programs and support services. Award highlights: - The largest grant of $25,000 was awarded to Friends of the Park to restore the 103-year-old flooring of the Lake Park Pavilion. - Ohio State University Extension of Coshocton County's 4-H Advisory Committee received $15,000 for an E-Bike Youth Empowerment and Community Wellness initiative. - Help Ohio (the Ohio Dyslexia Center) was granted $10,450 to provide research-based reading and spelling intervention for students in grades 4 and above. - Jackson Township Fire Department received $8,634.71 to purchase thermal imaging cameras for improved firefighter safety and victim location. - First Step Family Violence and Intervention Services was granted $3,000 for a fire and security system at the Hope House Shelter. - The Walhonding Valley Historical Society received $10,000 to assist with plans for a new HVAC system at the museum in the Old Warsaw Hotel. Summary: The awarded funds aim to support safety measures, historic preservation and youth and health services across Coshocton County. The distribution committee considered 23 requests and approved seven full and six partial grants. Undetermined at this time.