The People Fund Boards of Directors for the central and southern areas met on June 20 to award grants. The following organizations were awarded grant funding:

1. LeRoy Razzasque Days, LeRoy: $2,759.94 for a permanent concession stand in the Village.
2. Lake County Animal Control, Baldwin: $1,500 for a new animal box for an animal control truck.
3. Sandcastles Children’s Museum, Ludington: $2,500 for an airplane exhibit.
4. Andre Bosse Center, Ludington: $800 for a new copier.
5. Project Starburst, Big Rapids: $1,000 for Project Connect.
6. HELP, Ludington: $2,000 for emergency medical assistance. 
7. Sylvia’s Place, Allegan: $4,000 to purchase new appliances and some furnishings for domestic abuse shelter.  
8. Oceana County Council on Aging, Hart: $5,000 for volunteer driver mileage to transport seniors to out-of-county medical appointments.
9. Christian Neighbors, Plainwell: $6,000 towards food, supplies and stockroom wages for the food pantry.
10. Hart Lions Club, Hart: $4,000 for a Pedia-vision camera to perform vision testing on children.
11. Village of Rothbury, Rothbury: $1,400 for a children’s summer enrichment program.
12. Martin United Methodist Church, Martin: $1,500 for backpacks and school supplies for children in need.
13. Love INC of Oceana County, Shelby: $2,300 for a cargo trailer so the group can pick-up large donated items.
14. Walkerville Public Schools, Walkerville: $4,947.10 towards a community fitness room.

 Non-profit organizations in the Great Lakes Energy service area can apply for a grant through the People Fund by calling Great Lakes Energy, 1-888-485-2537, ext. 1313. The next grant application deadline is October 1, 2012.