The Choctaw Development Fund awarded the Town of Keota $43,636 to assist with the Keota Park Renovation Project.
Since 2017, Keota has been working with Education, Service & Action (ESA), a nonprofit organization, to help create a park and recreation area for the community.
With the help of land donations and other generous contributions from the community, Keota was able to establish a park and purchase playground equipment. Residents also organized fundraisers and clean-up days and came together to build a pavilion that now serves as a meeting space for community gatherings.
The Choctaw Development Fund gave Keota a $43,636 grant to add a 24’ splash pad to the park, as well as building a restroom with a maintenance storage area. These additions will give residents more options for family fun and bring the park one step closer to the town’s vision. Keota would also like to add a walking trail to the park in the future.
“The town of Keota has put a lot of effort and time into creating a safe, welcoming space for residents to enjoy,” said Angel Drake, Choctaw Development Fund manager. “We are honored to be a part of a project that will serve the community for generations to come.”
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Pictured: Greg Dotson, Keota mayor; J.T. Tavarez, project contractor; Pat Maxwell, Education, Service & Action (ESA), Patty Luna, Keota City Council, Judy Jordan, Education, Service & Action (ESA).
About The Choctaw Development Fund
The Choctaw Development Fund supports economic viability and sustainability by partnering with Choctaw small business owners, cities and municipalities to create long-term growth and job creation within the territories of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
The Choctaw Development Fund partners with the Choctaw Nation Small Business Development (CSBD). The CSBD is a single source contact for member advisory in the business start-up and existing business enhancement processes that increase the opportunity for success through partnerships with state, federal, and tribal resources. Our focus is delivering technical assistance, training programs, and access to capital for individuals and entrepreneurs in an effort to build successful, job-creating, Choctaw-owned companies within the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
About The Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 230,000 tribal members and 13,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 14,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. For more information about the Choctaw Nation, its culture, heritage and traditions, please go to www.choctawnation.com.
