April 27, 2021 3:20 a.m.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium has received the largest grant in its history, in the amount of $5 million, courtesy of Roundhouse Foundation.

An Aquarium release said the foundation is in Sisters, and supports solutions associated with rural culture and landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. Their primary areas of focus include arts and culture, environmental stewardship and social services and education.

The $5 million, which will be disbursed over a five-year period, will support the Aquarium’s capital campaign for remodel, renovation and development. $1 million will go toward phase 1 of the campaign, which includes the development of a new headwaters feature. The remaining $4 million will be used to develop a new Marine Rehabilitation Center.

The Roundhouse Foundation’s commitment provides the Aquarium with 70 percent of the funds needed to build the center. Supporters can help raise the remaining funds by donating to: https://www.givetoaquarium.org.