Jerry Metcalf Foundation




2005 Grant Recipients

Alternative Energy Resource Organization (AERO) to support a second season of the "Local Yokels," a group of graduate students in UM's Environmental Studies Program who stage fact-filled performances across Montana that promote the growing, processing, and buying of local foods.

Angel Fund to pay for school fees and necessary school items, such as clothing and school supplies, for Helena-area students when their families cannot afford to buy them.

Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts to promote the "2006 Archie Bray International," scheduled for June 2006.

Brockway Commercial Club to provide materials so Brockway residents can erect a safe, permanent and low-maintenance arena fence in time to host the 75th Annual Brockway Dairy Day Rodeo on the 3rd weekend in July.

Promoting Artistic Expression in Montana
Cobblestone Preservation Committee to replace the roof on the historic Absarokee cobblestone high school, which was built in 1917.

Dawson County Domestic Violence Program to support the creation of a puppet show teaching kids how to speak out against bullying and its presentation in Glendive, Richey, Wibaux, and Terry's schools, preschools, and libraries.

Grandstreet Theatre to replace the window above the building's front entrance.

Last Chance Community Pow Wow to pay for drumming groups and contest dancers who will perform in 2005 at this, Montana's only urban pow wow.

Lewistown Art Center to support the Art Center's children education program, which provides fun, educational opportunities in the arts for children in Central Montana.

Missoula Children's Theatre(MCT) to support next season's arts residency program that uses drama to help children build life skills, self-esteem, and confidence.

Montana Department of Corrections to provide the materials and staff support necessary to allow MSP inmates to teach 10 "non-offender individuals" the traditional art of horsehair hitching.

Montana Wilderness Association to support MWA's popular Wilderness Walks program, which introduces many people to Montana's wild landscapes in a way that is fun and educational and leads to increased support for protection of and access to those lands.

NARAL Pro-Choice Montana Foundation to support the organization's Students for Choice Chapters' Campus Contraceptive Coverage Campaign to win insurance coverage for birth control in university health plans.

O'Fallon Historical Society to purchase a computer system and an affordable, integrated collection management software that will help the organization to catalog and manage its holdings and incoming donations.

S.A.V.E. (Student Advocates for Valuing the Enlivenment) Foundation to support this organization, founded and run by Carroll College Students, in its efforts to research and promote environmental issues, including creating a program for student interns.