2022 Grant Winners
The Awards Ceremony was held on Sunday March, 12th and over $25,000 was granted to non-profits that benefit the Olney area
Olney Civic Fund grants $1,000 to Eagle Battalion Booster Club, Inc. to help purchase 4 new uniforms. In addition, Eagle Battalion Booster Club is awarded the Tent Management mission at this year’s Olney Days for an additional $2,500 grant. This Eagle Battalion Booster Club develops citizenship in Olney’s young adults. It teaches youth to be socially and culturally aware; provides lessons in diversity, economic planning,strategy, citizenship, and leadership.
Olney Civic Fund grants $2,000 to House of Hope to screen the film “My Ascension” a documentary film that is spreading hope and fighting suicide among young people. The mission at House of Hope Maryland is to offer hope, healing, and fulfillment to hurting teens through structured education, Christian counseling, and spiritual guidance in a safe and nurturing environment.
Olney Civic Fund grants $1,500 to Olney Chamber of Commerce to provide a refrigerator in the Officer Noah Leotta Olney Police Satellite Station. The Chamber of Commerce has been a consistent supporter of the police satellite station in the Olney Town Center and this contribution will help purchase one of several items needed.
Olney Civic Fund grants $4,000 to Olney Help for their emergency financial assistance program. Olney Civic Fund also provides Olney HELP with the $1,400 from the Barrel Aged Beer Event for their general operating fund. Olney Help provides food and funds for emergency assistance for overdue rent, utilities or purchase of essential medication.
Olney Civic Fund grants $1,500 to Olney Home for Life for the Senior Resources Fair that serves seniors living in the upper part of the county. Olney Home for Life facilitates neighbor-to-neighbor assistance for local area seniors. Their efforts provide transportation, communication, and socialization that help them maintain their mobility, health, and social connections as they age in place.
Olney Civic Fund grants $4,000 to Olney Theatre Center to support Olney Outdoors, a two-month event that amplifies diverse artists from the region and provides free and low-cost performances for the Olney community and beyond. The Olney Theatre Center continues to be innovative with its programming including Olney Outdoors on the Root Stage that will feature poetry slams, theater for young audiences, interactive educational events, musical concerts, and Open Houses for the community.
Olney Civic Fund grants $3,000 to the Olney Rotary Club for a restoration andbeautification of Olney’s main intersection. The Olney Rotary Club maintains one corner of the main intersection in the Olney Town Center. It is a prominent feature in town and affects the public’s overall perception of the town of Olney.
Olney Civic Fund grants $3,000 to Winter Growth to purchase a new commercial refrigerator and freezer for the adult daycare/assisted living program. Winter Growth serves 61 people five days each week in its adult medical day care program and 16 people in its assisted living program.
BSA Troop 457 was awarded the Parking Mission grant at the 2022 Olney Days and previously received a $3,600 grant.
Olney Civic Fund grants $2,000 to House of Hope to screen the film “My Ascension” a documentary film that is spreading hope and fighting suicide among young people. The mission at House of Hope Maryland is to offer hope, healing, and fulfillment to hurting teens through structured education, Christian counseling, and spiritual guidance in a safe and nurturing environment.
Olney Civic Fund grants $1,500 to Olney Chamber of Commerce to provide a refrigerator in the Officer Noah Leotta Olney Police Satellite Station. The Chamber of Commerce has been a consistent supporter of the police satellite station in the Olney Town Center and this contribution will help purchase one of several items needed.
Olney Civic Fund grants $4,000 to Olney Help for their emergency financial assistance program. Olney Civic Fund also provides Olney HELP with the $1,400 from the Barrel Aged Beer Event for their general operating fund. Olney Help provides food and funds for emergency assistance for overdue rent, utilities or purchase of essential medication.
Olney Civic Fund grants $1,500 to Olney Home for Life for the Senior Resources Fair that serves seniors living in the upper part of the county. Olney Home for Life facilitates neighbor-to-neighbor assistance for local area seniors. Their efforts provide transportation, communication, and socialization that help them maintain their mobility, health, and social connections as they age in place.
Olney Civic Fund grants $4,000 to Olney Theatre Center to support Olney Outdoors, a two-month event that amplifies diverse artists from the region and provides free and low-cost performances for the Olney community and beyond. The Olney Theatre Center continues to be innovative with its programming including Olney Outdoors on the Root Stage that will feature poetry slams, theater for young audiences, interactive educational events, musical concerts, and Open Houses for the community.
Olney Civic Fund grants $3,000 to the Olney Rotary Club for a restoration andbeautification of Olney’s main intersection. The Olney Rotary Club maintains one corner of the main intersection in the Olney Town Center. It is a prominent feature in town and affects the public’s overall perception of the town of Olney.
Olney Civic Fund grants $3,000 to Winter Growth to purchase a new commercial refrigerator and freezer for the adult daycare/assisted living program. Winter Growth serves 61 people five days each week in its adult medical day care program and 16 people in its assisted living program.
BSA Troop 457 was awarded the Parking Mission grant at the 2022 Olney Days and previously received a $3,600 grant.
Community Grants
Grant Application Cycle is Closed
Amounts for Community Grants depend mostly on the weather. Our model for Olney Days depends squarely on the sponsorship of local businesses and citizens. Our sponsors underwrite most of the $40,000 cost of Party in the Park, plus costs for the other events. Last year (2022), the weather for Party in the Park was amazing, we had record breaking attendance, record breaking sales of beer and wine, record breaking income from parking and games and raffle. But, on a rainy day, we’d be lucky to break even. That’s why our sponsors are so critical. Our sponsors sustain the event allowing Olney Civic Fund to raise money for the community.