FORT SCOTT — Tri-Valley Developmental Services (TVDS) recently announced the receipt of a $15,000 grant from Frontier Farm Credit Working Here Fund Grant. The grant funds will be utilized to replace paneling and windows on the 20-year-old greenhouse.
The Working Here Fund grant program supports projects and nonprofit organizations that align with the organization’s mission to serve agriculture and rural communities. The grant program has several focus areas: agricultural education, hunger relief, rural disaster response, and rural health services. Organizations must demonstrate alignment with one focus area and serve communities in eastern Kansas.
“Thanks to the generosity of Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit, we are able to update our current greenhouse so that we can ensure sustainability for our horticultural program,” stated Bill Fiscus, CEO. “Since its inception, the greenhouse has provided hands-on training to not only individuals served by Tri-Valley, but the community at large. It is our hope that our greenhouse and horticultural program has continued success and increased community inclusion for the foreseeable future.”
The horticultural program recently had community classes on stepping stones and succulent plantings and plans are underway for additional classes that will be open to the public. Additionally, the program’s annual spring sale is set for Saturday, May 9.
“With this renovation, it is my hope that we will continue to support community groups and the beautification efforts of the community of Fort Scott,” said Austin Bolinger, Tri-Valley Horticultural Coordinator. “It is always a joy when the community participates in our activities at the greenhouse. We can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
Tri-Valley is one of 26 organizations to receive a Working Here Fund grant in the fourth quarter of 2025. Frontier Farm Credit awarded $197,935 during the latest grant cycle ending Dec. 31, 2025.
“Supporting projects that positively impact the communities in which we live and work is one way we can give back to the people we serve and the rural life we value so highly,” said Karla Rosell, regional vice president of customer experience in Frontier Farm Credit’s Parsons office.
Tri-Valley’s greenhouse is located at the Fort Scott Day Program at 4305 Campbell Drive.
More information about the greenhouse and the various programs and projects that are upcoming is available on the Tri-Valley website www.tvds.org/horticultural-therapy, or via the greenhouse’s Facebook page (Greenhouse at Tri-Valley).
For more information on the Working Here Fund grant program, visit www.frontierfarmcredit.com.
