The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) aims to meet the needs of Scott County, Iowa, residents by distributing funds to educational, government/civic, and non-profit organizations. These funds originate from gaming receipts from the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf. Since 1991, SCRA has awarded over $95 million in grants to various sectors including arts, education, conservation, public safety, historic preservation, healthcare, and social services, supporting a wide range of community needs.
The grant program managed by the Scott County Regional Authority focuses on serving the diverse needs of Scott County through its support of a broad spectrum of causes. This includes funding educational institutions, civic projects, and non-profit organizations involved in a wide array of services such as city and county projects, arts and culture, environmental conservation, emergency services, housing, law enforcement, medical services, museums, recreational activities, schools and educational programs, services for seniors and individuals with disabilities, social services, veterans' programs, and youth services. The goal is to enhance the quality of life for residents across Scott County, leveraging gaming revenue for community development and support.