For several years, the County Commissioners have awarded mini-grants to volunteers in County government volunteer programs. Volunteers submit proposals for grants that will benefit the work of their volunteer program, the clients served by the volunteer program, or the program volunteers, e.g., a demonstration project, the enhancement of a current project, the purchase of a piece of equipment or supplies that will improve or enhance the volunteer experience or the volunteer program, training or publications that will increase volunteer skills or knowledge. Awards are made at a Commissioners' meeting followed by a reception. The volunteers are recognized publicly as are the very creative programs in which they work.
Diane Knudsen