FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 26, 2026

City of Jenkins Awarded $4,983.14 Grant to Improve Park Accessibility

The City of Jenkins is excited to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of a $4,983.14 Community Grant from the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) to enhance accessibility and comfort in our community park!

The grant funding will support the installation of ADA-accessible picnic tables and additional park seating, creating more welcoming and inclusive outdoor spaces for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities to gather, relax, and enjoy our community.

The Foundation for Rural Service is the philanthropic arm of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association. This award is made possible through a partnership with Emily Cooperative Telephone Company, a member of NTCA, whose commitment to supporting rural communities helps make projects like this possible.

The City of Jenkins extends its sincere appreciation to the Foundation for Rural Service and Emily Cooperative Telephone Company for their generosity and investment in our community.

This funding represents another exciting step in the City’s ongoing efforts to improve our parks, expand accessibility, and enhance recreational opportunities without placing additional financial burdens on local taxpayers.

We look forward to sharing updates as these improvements move forward!

Small Community. Big Possibilities.

City of Jenkins, Minnesota

Sourcewell Community Impact Funding Awarded for City Hall and Veterans Park Improvements!

The City of Jenkins is excited to announce that we have been awarded Sourcewell Community Impact Funding to support improvements to City Hall and ADA accessibility upgrades at Veterans Park!

This funding is a wonderful opportunity to invest in our community, improve public facilities, and make our shared spaces more accessible and welcoming for everyone.

City Hall Improvements

Funding will support much-needed exterior improvements to City Hall, including updates to siding, gutters, and drainage. These improvements will help protect and preserve our municipal building, address maintenance needs, and ensure City Hall continues serving our residents for years to come.

Veterans Park ADA Accessibility Improvements

At Veterans Park, funding will help improve accessibility through the addition of ADA-accessible walkways and concrete pads, making it easier and safer for individuals of all ages and abilities to enjoy this important community gathering space.

Investing in Our Community Without Placing the Full Burden on Taxpayers

The City of Jenkins continues to actively pursue outside funding opportunities that allow us to make meaningful improvements to our parks, facilities, and infrastructure while minimizing the financial impact on local taxpayers.

These projects are part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining our community’s assets, improving accessibility, and planning responsibly for the future.

A Special Thank You to Sourcewell!

We extend our sincere appreciation to Sourcewell for its continued investment in communities like Jenkins. Programs such as the Community Impact Funding initiative provide small cities with valuable opportunities to accomplish projects that might otherwise take years to fund.

We look forward to sharing updates as these exciting projects move forward!

Small City. Big Community. Bright Future!

Cassandra Delougherty, City Clerk-Treasurer/Zoning Administrator
On Behalf of the Elected & Appointed Officials of the City of Jenkins, Minnesota