Crowdfunding campaigns to support community projects
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Organizers in two Indiana counties are using crowdfunding to raise money for a variety of community-based projects. Officials hope to tap into matching funds that could be provided by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s CreatINg Places program.
The program, which was established in 2016, provides up to $50,000 in matching funds for projects that hit their crowdfunding goals on Patronicity.
Not-for-profit organizations and government entities with projects that have a minimum $10,000 development cost are eligible to participate.
Wilson Park Project (Wayne County)
The town of Dublin is looking to raise $50,000 for the first phase of a new, accessible playground at Wilson Park. The project would cover the cost of new pour-in-play ground surfacing at two playground areas, with future phases funding new playground equipment.
Officials say the effort will help the playgrounds be ADA-compliant.
“The Dublin Town Council is working with Wayne County and IHCDA to create a safe area of play,” said Dublin Clerk-Treasurer Julia McCarty. “We are continuing to build a safe environment for our children where they can learn the social, creative and coordination skills that make strong, healthy future leaders of our community.”
The town’s campaign has raised just over $40,000 toward its goal, which has a May 25 deadline.
Pennville Park Revitalization (Jay County)
The park board in the Town of Pennville aims to raise $50,000 for the first phase of the revitalization of Pennville Park. The funding will be used to make improvements to soccer fields, repairing basketball courts, enhancing an existing skatepark and cleaning up landscaping.
Part of the effort will be to remove unused elements from the park to create a large open space for the Pennville Summer Soccer League to expand their growing program.
“Our park has been used for many activities by generations of families in and around Pennville, from playing soccer to weighing-in for the Pennville Fall Festival’s giant pumpkin contest,” said Penville Park Board Member Tanner McClai. “We need the community’s help to ensure the park is ready for many more generations of use.”
The campaign is looking to raise the remaining $5,000 toward its goal before the May 31 deadline.
You can learn more about the CreatINg Places program by clicking here.