Spring 2009 Grants
Irrigation Initiative
Andrew Jondahl (Senegal PCV) from MN proposed The Irrigation Initiative, a project which will help four farmers in the area of Saraya, northeast from the city of Kedougou, Senegal to dig wells and construct irrigation systems in their fields to water their fruit trees and year-round vegetable gardens. This is a large project involving professional well diggers, cement, gravel and other supplies. He is seeking a total of $8766 from a variety of sources to fund the project. MNRPCV 2009 Award: $750
Field Trips for Eco-Kids
Gabriel Sidman (Honduras PCV) from MN is training students in his community to be eco-tourism guides in the Rio Negro area. The students are limited to a sixth grade education and have no opportunity for other education or training. He proposes to take a group of students outside of their immediate area to get a broader view of their general environment. MNRPCV 2009 Award: $600
International Outreach Coalition
Rosa Werthwein (Ukraine 2003-2005) and three other RPCVs manage the IOC program. They propose to implement a YES (Youth Engaging Society) project in Ukraine in 2009. Selected students will run three large projects: a community leadership and project planning workshop, an HIV/AIDS art festival, and a creative leadership camp. These programs will involve 38 student leaders and 200 participants who will all be eligible for small grants and support through the YES program. MNRPCV 2009 Award: $300
Cottonwood Foundation
The Cottonwood Foundation is an all-volunteer organization that provides funds for grassroots organizations throughout the world. The work of these organizations combine: protecting the environment, promoting cultural diversity, empowering people to meet their basic needs, and relying on volunteers. MNRPCV has supported this organization for several years. MNRPCV 2009 Award: $200
Total MNRPCV Spring 2009 Grant Awards $1850
Total MNRPCV Fall 2008 Grant Awards $1500
Total for 2008-2009 $3350
The Grant Awards Committee Members for the 2009 Spring Awards were Jane Bardon, MNRPCV President, Anne Kanyusik, Russell Petricka, and Thomas O’Toole.
Click here for a list of past grantees from 2000 to present.