Grant money will be used to expand NewBoCo’s CoderDojo to include environmentally focused station activities, with the goal of increasing awareness of local water quality issues and encouraging student interest in water quality testing of purchased water and locally collected outdoor water samples.
About New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative:
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc. (NewBoCo) is a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in the New Bohemia neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. NewBoCo’s programming supports entrepreneurship, innovation, and tech education to help Iowans become more resilient and thrive in a changing economy.
Wings2Water offers two types of grants to deserving organizations and individuals that help fulfill the mission of our organization. One is for educational programs; the other is for projects that improve and/or restore water quality or help reduce nutrient pollution runoff.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all grant recipients this year,” said Rebekah Jones, Wings2Water Board President. “With a surge in applications, we’re seeing a growing commitment within our communities to address water quality issues, and we’re incredibly proud of the diverse range of initiatives these funds will support. Together, we’re making strides toward cleaner water locally and downstream.”
These grants are made possible by generous support from corporate sponsors including GreenState Credit Union, TrueNorth, and New Leader Manufacturing, as well as round-it-up donations from travelers at the Eastern Iowa Airport.