06 Sep Rochester Little League Awarded $12,500 for New Tractor
The Fulton County Community Foundation granted $12,500 to the Rochester Little League to be used for a new field-maintenance tractor. The grant was used as a matching opportunity to raise the funds needed to replace the current tractor that has been in use since 1979. The match was met thanks to several local organizations like Ad-Vance Magnetics, Frounfelter Dental, Moose Lodge, Rochester Glass Company, Rochester Homes, RTC, and Shepherd’s Chevrolet GMC.
Maintenance tractors are an important piece of equipment for the little league diamonds as they ensure the fields are smooth, helping eliminate bad hops and potential injuries from field divots.
Grants like this one are made possible through Fulton County Community Funds, which currently have a $2:$1 donation matching initiative. These funds are endowed, ensuring their enduring positive influence on Fulton County for generations to come.
Other examples of projects and organizations that have received community fund grants include the Rochester Splash Pad, Lucas Devices for fire departments, lighting for the Times Theater, the Kewanna Food Pantry, and many more.