The City of Austin was recently awarded over $843,000 of grants from The Hormel Foundation.  The City Council approved this award at the December 2nd council meeting.  The projects that these grants funded are listed below.  We would like to express our sincere appreciation towards The Hormel Foundation and their generous contributions to the City of Austin and all of the supported agencies as we all strive to make Austin a better place to work, live, and play.

APD – Drone $ 42,792
Riverside – Ceiling Insulation $ 150,000
Library – Hot Spots $ 45,000
Nature Center – Educational Programs $ 40,000
Park & Rec – Curling Program $ 20,000
Fire Prevention/Education $ 5,000
Todd Park Scoreboards $ 40,486
Quality of Life – Leadership Austin $ 1,500
Quality of Life – Fireworks  $ 20,000
Quality of Life – Art Works Center  $ 68,799
Bridge Enhancements $ 350,000
I-90 Welcome Sign $ 60,000

The Hormel Foundation thank you letter.