From new exhibit experiences inside the Peterson Gallery at the Door County Maritime Museum to new water-filling stations in the Village of Ephraim, Destination Door County’s Community Investment Fund continues to make an impact on some of your favorite places throughout the county. Christmas came early for seven organizations on Monday as Destination Door County announced $370,747 to fund local projects that advance accessibility, recreation, culture, and environmental stewardship.
In addition to projects at the Door County Maritime Museum ($75,000) and the Village of Ephraim ($16,000), the other projects being supported by Destination Door County’s Community Investment Fund include:
- New pedestrian and bike paths within Cave Point County Park in Sevastopol ($150,000)
- Support for the installation of specialty audio and visual equipment inside the Door Community Auditorium’s Annex in Fish Creek ($50,000)
- New durable, accessible beach mats for Whitefish Dunes State Park in Sturgeon Bay ($43,680)
- A new projector and stage lighting system for Rogue Theater in Sturgeon Bay ($24,917)
- Support to acquire trail-grooming equipment at Potawatomi State Park in Sturgeon Bay ($11,150, plus $6,350 from other funds at the Community Foundation)
Monday’s announcement pushed the impact of Destination Door County’s Community Investment Fund to nearly 60 projects and more than $3.1 million. Destination Door County Chief Communications Officer says the Community Investment Fund, which uses some of the county’s room tax revenue as a source, is destination management at work.
The announcement comes a week before the next application deadline for the Community Investment Fund. Qualified applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities, 501(c)(6) organizations, and local units of government, which are encouraged to apply before next Monday at 4 p.m. Details about past projects approved by the Community Investment Fund can be found here.
