2017 Recipients: TNMP Power Grants
- Alvin ISD Education Foundation: $5,000 toward its Book Bus and READy Program that provides educational materials to help parents encourage pre-literacy and reading readiness among preschool children.
- Boy Scouts of America – Bay Area Council: $5,000 toward renovation and repairs of Camp Karankawa facilities damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
- Children’s Advocacy Center of Denton Co.: $4,765 for medical and other materials used by staff members in investigations.
- Dickinson Public Library: $5,000 to expand its computer science coding program for teens.
- Hill Co. Gardeners Association: $5,000 toward safety lighting for the new Whitney Veterans Memorial Park.
- Keep Olney Beautiful: $5,000 toward safety lighting for the walking trail at Tom Griffin City Park.
- North Montague Co.: Historical Society and Museum: $5,000 toward upgrading and improving Enid Justin City Park in Nocona.
- Reeves Co. Hospital: $5,000 toward a community garden that will allow residents to plant, tend and harvest organically grown fruits and vegetables in Pecos.
- Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston Co.: $2,600 for clients’ job training and professional development courses.
- Sweeny ISD Education Foundation: $3,935 for Clevertouch Interactive Displays to expand STEM options for high school students.
- Valley Mills Library Association: $3,700 for an educational gardening and water-use summer project for kids.