Up for $50,000 Grant, Joins Other Ohio Groups in Winning Pepsi Contest
Columbus, OH - ProgressOhio Education finished as the top vote recipient in its category during the November round of the Pepsi Refresh Project grant contest. Pending final review, the organization will receive a $50,000 grant to encourage the responsible usage of antibiotics in farm animals. Over 70% of all antibiotics sold in the United States are given to farm animals, most of which aren't sick to begin with. This overuse of antibiotics encourages the growth of dangerous, drug-resistant strains of bacterias like e coli, salmonella and MRSA.
"Even though it potentially impacts the health of everyone in the nation, rampant overuse of antibiotics is a critically overlooked issue. We're proud of our members and others who were inspired to vote each day to support ProgressOhio and our project," said Brian Rothenberg, the group's executive director.
Each month, approximately 1,100 individuals and non-profits across the country compete to win $1,300,000 in grants. Voting is open to the general public, who can cast daily ballots in support of their favorite projects. The top finishers in each category are then further screened to ensure they're eligibility.
ProgressOhio Education and three other Ohio entrants (Elementz Youth Center, Fulton County Humane Society and Buss Fitness) are up for a combined $105,000 in grants. The official announcement will take place on December 23rd.
Ohio is currently tied for third as the state that has received the most grants so far in the contest. Previous winners from Ohio include Policy Matters Ohio and the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio. The Ohio Historical Society is competing for $50,000 in this month's competition.
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