The John Deere Foundation has awarded a $76,000 grant to Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress—formerly known as the Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Organization.  The money will be used for technology upgrades and redeveloping the downtown area.  Up to $15,600 will also go to the Ottumwa Community School District to pay for all Ottumwa High juniors to take the ACT college admission test.