The Big Dig Community Service Project Grant Program
The Big Dig grant serves as a catalyst to enhance employee communities in Adams, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette, Richland and Sauk counties through the completion of community service projects for children, families and bridging age gaps. Projects could include improvements to playgrounds, parks, trails and other outdoor recreation gathering places and more.
Organization
A.L.M. Charities & Gasser Construction
Eligibility
Nonprofit Organization
Focus
Education
Infrastructure and Acquisitions
Maintenance and Stewardship
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