2012 Ethyl Grants

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Now accepting 2012 Applications

In 2012, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and will be reviewed at least three times a year.

2012 Ethyl Grant Recipients

Shentel Company in Edinburg, VA nominated Stonewall Jackson High School for a grant of $500. The Ethyl Grant will assist to fund "Integrated Tablet Technology for 21st Century Learners," a pilot program that will provide tablet PCs to high school students in order to facilitate and improve student learning retention.

Ritter Communication in Jonesboro, AR nominated the City of Jonesboro City Stars Youth Sports Program for a grant of $2,500. The City Stars Youth Sports Program will purchase 500 uniforms for students’ ages 5-19 who participate in no cost soccer and basketball programs.

2011 Ethyl Grant Recipients

Oregon Farmers Mutual Telephone Company in Oregon, MO nominated the Kiwanis Club of Oregon, Missouri, for a grant of $2,500. Oregon Farmers Mutual Telephone Company and the Kiwanis Club will use the funds to build a ball field at Welty Park in Oregon, Missouri.

Ritter Communications in Marked Tree, AR nominated the Foodbank of Northeast Arkansas for a grant of $2,500. Ritter Communications and the Foodbank of Northeast Arkansas will be distributing backpacks filled with food for needy students who may not have access to nutritious food over the weekend.

The Middleburgh Telephone Company in Middleburgh, NY nominated the Middleburgh 300th Anniversary Committee for a grant of $2,500. The Anniversary Committee will be working with Middleburgh Central School on a video documenting the history of the town.

Panhandle Cooperative Telephone Company, Inc in Guymon, OK nominated the Texas County Youth Shelter for a grant of $2,500. The Youth Shelter is a service that is not being provided by the county at this time. By providing it they are hoping to resolve workload issues with social workers in the area, and provide a safe place nearby to take children.

Otelco Mid-Missouri in Pilot Grove, MO nominated the Blackwater R-II School for a grant of $2,357.50.  The Blackwater R-II School will use the money to install heating systems into 2 restrooms in the school’s original structure which did not have heat.  The school is used for many community activities, and this will make it much easier to host events during the winter months.

2010 Ethyl Grant Recipients

Arvig Communications Systems in Perham, MN nominated the Lakes Area Development Association for a grant of $2,500. Arvig Communications and the Lakes Area Development Association have partnered together to work on the Battle Lake to Glendalough State Park Bike and Pedestrian Trail. This trail will provide a safe, family friendly, multi-use to use while enjoying the park.

Panhandle Telephone Cooperative in Guymon, Oklahoma nominated the Cimmaron County OSU Extension Committee for a grant of $2,500. The OSU Extension office will offer all OSU services to the citizens of Cimmaron County. OSU agents will hold financial workshops, test soil samples, and assist with any questions. This new office will also assist students who participate in the 4-H programs offered in the County.

Park Region/OtterTail Tel Com in Fergus Falls, Minnesota nominated a Center for the Arts for a grant of $2,500. A Center for the Arts provides children and young adults the opportunity to explore their creative sides. The 2 week art immersion courses gives students the opportunity to further their knowledge of art forms, try something completely new, or just learn to do it all. The grant will be used to keep tuition for the program low, so all members of the community may participate.

Pierce Telephone Company in Pierce, Nebraska nominated the Pierce Carnegie Library Foundation for a grant of $2,500. The funding will be used to install a small modern kitchen in the restored basement of the Pierce Carnegie Library. The space will make hosting events at this historic library more efficient and an overall better environment for people involved.

Rural Telephone Service Company in Lenora, Kansas nominated Logan U.S.D. #326 Preschool for a grant of $2,500. The funding will be used to complete the preschools play area project. Replacing old equipment will make the playground safer and more engaging for children throughout the community.

2009 Ethyl Grant Recipients

Community Development
Laurel Highland Telephone Company in Stahlstown, Pennsylvania, nominated the Cook Township Community Center for a grant of $2,500. The funding will be used to build a community pavilion that will serve residents from three townships. The pavilion will be located adjacent to the community playground, walking trail and football field that serves as a practice field for 700 midget football players from seven nearby municipalities.

Wahkiakum West Telephone in Rosburg, Washington, nominated the Wahkiakum Community Foundation. Through their grant of $2,500, the foundation plans to provide a chair lift in the Agnes Appelo Memorial Library. The chair will provide access to not only the library, but the Appelo Archive Center as well.

Education
Otelco- Mid-Missouri in Pilot Grove, Missouri, nominated the Blackwater R-II School in order to update the school's technology. They received $2,500 that will be used to purchase two smart boards, a projector, and the necessary hardware. Introducing the newest technology to teachers will help engage students in new, hands-on learning methods.

2008 Ethyl Grant Recipients

2007 Ethyl Grant Recipients

2006 Ethyl Grant Recipients

2005 Ethyl Grant Recipients

2004 Ethyl Grant Recipients

2003 and Earlier Ethyl Grant Recipients