SIA Foundation Awards Grants to 13 Indiana Nonprofits

Organizations from eight counties received funds totaling $107,000
Aug 11, 2020 3:25 PM ET

LAFAYETTE, Ind., June 11, 2020 /3BL Media/ – Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) today announced 13 Indiana nonprofit organizations from eight counties were awarded capital grants totaling $107,012.19 by the SIA Foundation.

Since its establishment in 1997, the SIA Foundation has awarded more than $2 million to fund nonprofit projects across Indiana. Recipients at today’s event represented Carroll, Cass, Hancock, LaPorte, Marion, Porter, Tippecanoe and White counties.

The SIA Foundation awards grants twice annually to nonprofit organizations seeking up to $15,000 in capital funding for arts and culture, health and welfare or education projects. More information can be found at www.siafoundation.org. 

Recipients for the spring grant cycle are:

  • Camp Tecumseh YMCA (Carroll County) – $1,269.12
    Beds for health center 

  • Dayton Police Department (Tippecanoe County) – $5,829
    Radar speed signs 

  • Delphi Community High School (Carroll County) – $9,295
    Equipment for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program 

  • Hancock County Children’s Choir (Hancock County) – $1,186.50
    Cart for storing music binders 

  • Kouts Volunteer Fire Department (Porter County) – $7,475
    Fire helmets and fronts 

  • LaCrosse Volunteer Fire Department (LaPorte County) – $8,500
    Bunker gear 

  • Lewis Cass Schools (Cass County) – $14,581
    Factory simulator 

  • North White School Corp. (White County) – $13,351
    Instruments, chairs, stands and uniforms  

  • Wea Ridge Middle School (Tippecanoe County) – $9,112
    Water bottle refilling stations 

  • West Lafayette Police Department (Tippecanoe County) – $5,800
    Aggressor suits, student suits and equipment bags 

  • Westminster Neighborhood Services (Marion County) – $13,462.16
    Kitchen supplies and equipment 

  • William Henry Harrison High School (Tippecanoe County) – $9,874.41
    Microphone equipment for auditorium 

  • YMCA Greater Lafayette (Tippecanoe County) – $7,277
    Handicap accessible ramp 

About the SIA Foundation The SIA Foundation was established in October 1997 with a $1 million gift from Subaru of Indiana Automotive. SIA has made subsequent contributions of $4 million, bringing the total contribution to                 $5 million. The SIA Foundation uses the funding to award grants and matching gifts to nonprofit organizations in Indiana. The SIA Foundation has awarded over $2 million in capital grants. ###

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