BATESVILLE, IN — T-Mobile has announced that Batesville is one of 25 small towns across the U.S. to receive a Hometown Grant to jumpstart a vital community development project to re-energize the city and build upon what makes it unique.
The $50,000 grant will be used by Batesville Main Street to go toward developing and designing Inspiration Park in commemoration of 2020’s 100th anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage Movement, honoring the rich legacy of women who have shown vision and tenacity to become significant contributors to the Batesville community.
Batesville Main Street Executive Director Tina Longstreth expressed gratitude to both T-Mobile for the grant as well as the organization’s “dynamic” Board members for their efforts in securing the grant.
“Thank you for the generous grant to Batesville Main Street to help shine a light on women’s history,” Longstreth said.
“Blaine Timonera found the grant opportunity and Dana Cassidy pulled everything together and submitted it,” added Longstreth. “Our Board really works really well together as a team and we are thrilled when we can bring opportunities like this wonderful T-Mobile grant to our city so that all in the community can benefit!”
Mayor Mike Bettice also thanked T-Mobile for the funds, and said he’s happy for Batesville Main Street.
“They have worked very hard to create a new park that will highlight the local women that have shaped our community. It will also offer a place where citizens and visitors can come together to work, live, and engage with one another,” said Bettice.
