Kankakee County Quality Improvement Grant Initiative

Award Recipients

City of Momence
On February 10, 2004 the Kankakee County Board awarded the City of Momence $10,000 to assist in developing a new Comprehensive Plan.
 
Kankakee Valley Park District
On March 9, 2004 the Kankakee County Board awarded the Kankakee Valley Park District $4,000 to assist in completeing a feasibility study for the proposed River Front Bike Trail.
 
Local Emergency Planning Committee
On July 13, 2004 the Kankakee County Board awarded the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) $10,000 to assist with the purchase and retrofitting of a hazardous material response vehicle to serve the citizens of the County.
 
Click on the thumbnails below to view photos of the hazardous material response vehicle.
       
 
 
Northern Illinois Anglers Association
On September 14, 2004 the Kankakee County Board awarded the Northern Illinois Anglers Association $2,000 to assist with the annual Kankakee River cleanup.
 
Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra
On October 12, 2004 the Kankakee County Board awarded the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra (KVSO) $2,500 to assist in establishing a musician’s academy for young children.
 
Service Corps of Retired Executives
On March 8, 2005 the Kankakee County Board awarded the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) $5,000 to assist with the expansion of educational and assistance efforts to the business community throughout the County.
 
Northern Illinois Anglers Association
On August 9, 2005 the Kankakee County Board awarded the Northern Illinois Anglers Association $2,000 to assist with the annual Kankakee River cleanup.
 
Boots & Saddle Riding Ranch
On August 9, 2005 the Kankakee County Board awarded the B&SRR $9,500 to assist with the purchase of a variety of agricultural related equipment. This grant will allow the Youth Center to expand their program to additional youths.