You can find even more good that Destination Door County’s Community Investment Fund has provided beyond the $1.2 million that has been given over the last year. The organization recently made its most significant contribution, awarding over $376,000 to six different projects across the county, including new trails in Peninsula State Park and Sturgeon Bay, illuminated water quality signs at five Door County beaches, the Door County Bookmobile, and more. The projects are typically discussed with Door County Community Foundation representatives before being vetted by an independent group so Destination Door County can award the grants. Destination Door County President/CEO Julie Gilbert says she is proud of the types of projects they have been able to support, adding that state statute prevents them from granting funds for other efforts that address childcare and affordable housing.
Chief Communications Officer Jon Jarosh says the pleasant side effect of having to deny some projects for grant funding because of one reason or another is that some of them have been able to receive help in other spots.
The next grant application deadline is March 25th at 4 p.m. Gilbert encourages interested local non-profit organizations and Door County municipalities to schedule an appointment to discuss their ideas before applying.
Click here to listen to our full interview with Julie Gilbert and Jon Jarosh
