To date, the foundation has contributed over $2 million to promote socially-desirable goals within communities throughout the Midcontinent service area.
In this region of North Dakota, grants were approved for:
 Midcontinent Media Foundation recently awarded Fairmount Community Center a $1,000 grant. Pictured here are Jared Larson, Marlene Luick, secretary treasurer, and Carmen Swanson-board member. photo submitted Advertisement |
Fairmount: City of Fairmount for Fairmount Community Center, $1,000 .
Fargo Hospice of the Red River Valley, $1,500.
Reiles Acres: City of Reiles Acres, $1,500.
West Fargo Family Life Services dba Family Life Credit Services, $1,000.
West Fargo Le Berger Elementary School, $1,000.
West Fargo West Fargo Soccer Club, $1,000.
The Midcontinent Media Foundation, established in 1987, is the charitable arm of the Midcontinent family of companies. Its purpose is to provide charitable support for non-profit organizations in the communities served by Midcontinent Media, Inc. and its affiliates. Midcontinent grants have been used to fund special capital projects, obtain equipment and services, and as a contribution toward a major community appeal.
Non-profit community organizations are encouraged to contact Midcontinent to apply for future grants. For details on how to make a request for foundation funding, please contact Ms. Sharman Smith, Public Policy Administrator at (605) 357-5787, or email sharman_smith@mmi.net. Midcontinent is accepting applications now through July 10, 2009, for the fall 2009 meeting.
For details on the schedule for check presentations, please contact Clay Stephens, Regional General Manager at 1-800-888-1300.
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