46 Grants - $943,657
Animal Services
City of Arlington Code Compliance Services
Contributed to the city's efforts to provide on-going, free sterilization and vaccination services to approximately 600 local animals.
$31,950
City of Arlington Code Compliance Services
Help to underwrite marketing efforts designed to increase the number of Arlington pets registered in an effort to increase the number of animals reclaimed by owner families.
$6,550
City of Arlington Code Compliance Services
Supply the City's Golden PAWS Senior Volunteer Community with craft supplies for durable blankets, toys and accessories to benefit shelter animals.
$2,500
Arts & Culture
Arlington 4th of July Association
Underwrite costs associated with hosting the 46th Annual Independence Day parade.
$3,000
Arlington Chamber Foundation
Provide funding to off-set capital expenses related to producing the 2011 Christkindl German Christmas Market.
$20,000
Arlington Master Chorale
Support for the 2011 Spring Concert - Brass, Wood & Steel
$20,000
Timeless Concerts
Grant to help underwrite chamber music productions held in Arlington.
$3,000
Beautification
Briarwood Neighborhood
Donation to purchase street lights and build entry garden for neighborhood.
$15,000
Parkview Addition Community
Grant provides fencing and other items for a neighborhood butterfly garden and nature area.
$7,000
Randol Mill Park West Citizens on Patrol
Gift will help create a landscape area, seating and lighting along the neighborhood sidewalk system.
$15,000
Environment And Energy Conservation
City of Arlington Parks & Recreation
Underwrite expenses associated with the purchase and installation of three solar-powered recycling and trash kiosks at Founders Park.
$15,000
City of Arlington Parks & Recreation
Supporting the City's biodiesel conversion pilot whereby recycled cooking oil will fuel maintenance vehicles utilized at Tierra Verde Golf Club.
$7,000
City of Arlington Public Works & Transportation
Purchased energy-efficient lighting and holiday decorations for the City's annual Christmas tree display.
$25,000
City of Arlington Water Utilities
Provided funding to help purchase 250 rain barrels and provide two educational sessions on the benefits of rainwater harvesting during the city's annual 2011 Ecofest program.
$5,000
Historic Preservation
Arlington Archosaur /University of Texas at Arlington
Underwriting to provide excavation supplies associated with the Arlington Archosaur Site led by University of Texas at Arlington's Earth and Environmental Sciences department. Located in Arlington, the Archosaur site is a 2,200-acre swath of grassy, treed prairie which was part of a flat shelf in an ancient ocean between 119 million and 95 million years ago. Ongoing excavation digs have produced fossils of the ruling reptiles — dinosaurs and crocodilians.
$5,240
Sister Cities of Arlington, Texas
Help establish a permanent display of historical documents and other memorabilia associated with the 60-year Sister City relationship between the city of Arlington and Bad Koenigshofen, Germany in Arlington City Hall.
$8,860
Libraries
City of Arlington Library System
Support for the Lake Arlington Branch Library renovation project, specifically underwriting for the new aquarium system which will replicate the Lake Arlington water system and will be used as a learning lab for library patrons.
$20,000
City of Arlington Library System
Donation to further build and maintain the system's collection of downloadable audio books and eBooks to respond to the needs of customers.
$20,000
City of Arlington Library System
Underwriting to provide new monitors and system upgrades to public computers
$20,000
City of Arlington Library System
Contribution to the Library's My First Library Card Program which targets Arlington's youngest citizens and their parents as a way to enhance literacy-rich home environments.
$3,857
Parks & Recreation
City of Arlington Parks Department - Build-A-Dream Program
Provide financial assistance for recreation center and athletic program fees for more than 340 of Arlington's low-income youth.
$20,000
City of Arlington Parks Department - Light Up Arlington
Funding to help offset the costs of fireworks for the 5th annual show and Independence Day celebration.
$30,000
City of Arlington Parks Department - Computerized Irrigation System
Gift will help underwrite the costs to purchase and install water meters and other hardware to park irrigation systems as a way to reduce water consumption on City facilities.
$100,000
City of Arlington Parks Department - QuickStart Youth Tennis Courts
Provide funding to enhance Arlington Tennis Center facilities by constructing courts which provide opportunities to introduce young children to the sport.
$100,000
City of Arlington Parks Department - Christkindl German Christmas Market
Donation to support efforts to produce the 2011 Christkindl German Christmas Market.
$50,000
City of Arlington Parks Department - Skate Spots
Contribution to help the city's efforts to promote safe skateboarding and build parks designed for this purpose.
$50,000
City of Arlington Parks Department - Naturally Fun Neighborhoods
Underwriting for 6-10 special events designed to involve neighborhoods and families in outdoor activities.
$5,000
City of Arlington Parks Department - Mayor's Youth Commission
Support activities associated with "Lock-It In' overnight event serving hundreds of the city's teenagers.
$10,000
City of Arlington Parks Department - Harold Patterson Park Softball Dugout Covers
Providing financial support to enhance the park's softball facilities and improve the fan experience.
$35,000
Safe Neighborhoods
Filipino American Alliance Church
Funding to construct a neighborhood children's playground.
$4,500
Mental Health Mental Retardation Visions
Grant awarded to enhance the occupational training and employment programs for the clients of the day habilitation center. Additionally, provided funding to expand the vocational services opportunities clients to work and train in a supervised setting.
$14,850
SafeHaven of Tarrant County
Provided funded for the Safe Communities: A Primary Prevention which targets individuals in the city's 76010 in a two-year pilot program designed to directly address prevention of family and youth violence. The is modeled after successful programs underway in Fort Worth.
$50,000
Senior Citizen Services of Greater Tarrant County, Inc.
Underwriting for educational programs focused on providing Arlington's senior citizens with training on personal and fire safety, disaster preparedness, fall prevention and wellness.
$10,350
Strengthening Youth & Families
Arlington Chamber Foundation
Donation to support efforts to produce the 2011 Christkindl German Christmas Market.
$5,000
Arlington Parks Department - Build-A-Dream Program
Provide financial assistance for recreation center and athletic program fees for more than 520 of Arlington's low-income youth.
$30,000
Arlington Urban Ministries
Support for the organization's programs to help economically disadvantaged families with rent and utility assistance.
$30,000
CASA Tarrant County
Funding to help the organization recruit, retain and recognize Arlington-based volunteers dedicate to serving as child advocates.
$30,000
Christian Women's Job Corps of Greater Arlington
Provide the organization with funding to upgrade computer technology used in job training programs for women.
$10,000
Down Syndrome Partnership of Tarrant County
Gift to support the group's Lose the Training Wheels Program where children are taught to ride bicycles.
$5,000
Lena Pope Home
Contribution to provide family counseling services to as many as 200 Arlington residents.
$20,000
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Underwriting for expenses associated with granting a ‘wish' to a terminally ill child.
$7,000
River Legacy Foundation
Support for the Foundation's annual environmental festivals.
$10,000
Strong Neighborhoods
City of Arlington Community Development & Planning
Support for the City's bicycle safety efforts to provide safety courses for children and adults. Program includes traffic and on-bike skills and training on selecting safe riding routes.
$5,000
City of Arlington Community Services
Grant provides necessary chemicals, paint and tools to remove graffiti within the city with the goal to help reduce vandalism and other criminal activity associated with graffiti.
$13,000
City of Arlington Libraries
Funding for the City's LibraryLINK program which improves access to reading materials and library services as a way to increase literacy and library usage among residents in the city Rolling Meadows neighborhood.
$15,000
Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County
Donation to cover costs associated with delivering more than 5,000 meals to the organization's Arlington clients.
$30,000