PAWS of Chinook/Ag West Rural Community Grant

CHINOOK, MT – PAWS of Chinook is pleased to announce it has been awarded $1,500 through AgWest Farm Credit’s Rural Community Grant program to be used towards its winter shed project.

The funds granted to PAWS of Chinook will impact its current canine residents at the shelter by providing materials to renovate a shed that can be used during times of inclement weather.

“We are so honored to be awarded this grant from AgWest. Our shelter is currently over capacity with 5 of our 11 dogs lacking their own kennels. They have had access to the common area of the shelter to keep warm, but that has put a heavy strain on our propane bill. With this grant, we can purchase the remaining materials needed to repair, insulate, and finalize the renovation of the shed. We are so thankful to AgWest for recognizing this need and choosing us as a recipient of the grant.” – Alissa Hewitt, Executive Director, PAWS of Chinook

AgWest’s Rural Community Grants provide funds to non-profit organizations for projects that improve rural communities within Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. This includes efforts such as building or improving facilities; purchasing necessary equipment to facilitate a local program; and funding capital improvements which enhance a community’s infrastructure, viability and prosperity.

For more information about the Rural Community Grant Program, please visit AgWest Rural Community Grants.