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Freese Grant Advisory Board
The Freese Grant Advisory Board annually recommends projects to be funded through grant money. City Council then gives final approval for projects. The city receives the grant funding from the Egbert M. Freese Foundation, and it must be used for Galion parks and recreation projects, or projects that fit the intent of Mr. Freese's will.
The board consists of five members. Under city ordinance, the mayor, safety-service director, and city council president all sit on the board, and two citizens are appointed. Current members:
Gar Gledhill, chairman
Mayor Tom O'Leary
Safety-Service Director Nicole Ward
Council President Carl Watt
Drew Karnes
Freese Grants are available to the City of Galion, Galion City Schools, and any local, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The grantee must provide at least a 25% match toward project funding.
Project applications are reviewed in early spring. The number of projects funded is dependent on the amount of grant money available each year.
Click here to view the funding application.
Members
The board consists of five members. Under city ordinance, the mayor, safety-service director, and city council president all sit on the board, and two citizens are appointed. Current members:
Gar Gledhill, chairman
Mayor Tom O'Leary
Safety-Service Director Nicole Ward
Council President Carl Watt
Drew Karnes
Grant Criteria
Freese Grants are available to the City of Galion, Galion City Schools, and any local, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The grantee must provide at least a 25% match toward project funding.
Project applications are reviewed in early spring. The number of projects funded is dependent on the amount of grant money available each year.
Click here to view the funding application.
Completed Projects
Project |
Grantee |
Grant Amount |
---|---|---|
Splash Park and Replacement Restroom | City of Galion | $244,775 |
Carriage House Museum | Historical Society | $9,375 |
Parking Lot | YMCA | $7,500 |
Football Stadium Improvements | Galion City Schools | $191,000 |
Baseball Field Improvements | Galion City Schools | $112,500 |
Softball Field Lights | Galion City Schools | $37,500 |
Tennis Court Reconstruction | City of Galion | $140,000 |
Amann Shelter and Restroom | City of Galion | $60,000 |
Stadium Handicap Accessibility | Galion City Schools | $16,000 |
Basketball Court Resurfacing | City of Galion | $26,549 |
Depot Restroom | City of Galion | $70,000 |
Heise Park Restroom Replacement | City of Galion | $85,000 |
Bike Path - Phase 1 | City of Galion | $260,613 |
Inclusive Playground | City of Galion | $490,000 |
Heise Pool Improvements | City of Galion | $50,500 |
Log Cabin Roof Replacement | City of Galion | $9,435 |
New Safety Mulch | City of Galion | $35,000 |