MCCF Awarded $31,977 in First Round of 2026 Impact Grants

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $31,977 in Impact and Boost Grants to six local organizations in the first quarterly round of grants in the 2026 Open Application Grant Cycle. With this grant process, grantseekers can apply online year-round; applications are pulled and evaluated quarterly.

Hope Flores, CFP CEO, commented on the most recent cycle, “Martin County has a deep tradition of caring for one another which is evident in this grant cycle. The good work generated by these grants can only occur through a combined community effort - the generosity of Community Foundation donors and the dedicated work of our non-profit partners.”

Grant Recipients:

Boost Grants:

• Martin Co. Cancer Patient Services, HUGS4U2

• Safe Haven Recovery Engagement Center, Martin County Coach Support

 Impact Grants:

• Loogootee Pickleball, Inc., Pickleball Bleachers, Final Project

• City of Loogootee, Loogootee Police Department K9 Program

• Martin Co. Council on Aging, Supporting the Shoals Senior Center

• Shoals Community School Corp., Let’s Hear the Noise

 The City of Loogootee’s grant was conditional upon the city raising the additional funds needed for their project. The City raised the additional funds required to secure their grant.

This grant cycle was funded by unrestricted endowments whose flexible funds can be used to meet the needs of Martin County as they arise for generations to come. MCCF is currently offering a $2 to $1 match on gifts made to unrestricted endowments. By giving during this match period, you can triple your impact in Martin County. A full listing of MCCF’s unrestricted endowments can be seen here. If you would like to take advantage of this great opportunity, call us at 812-295-1022 or email us at MCCF@cfpartner.org. The MCCF office is open on a limited schedule at this time. If you need prompt assistance, please contact our main office at 812-279-2215.

The Martin County Community Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization whose mission is to be proactive in creating and growing an enduring source of charitable assets and to identify and respond to the changing needs of Martin County. 

Martin County Community Foundation Awarded over $92,000 in Final Round of 2025 Impact Grant Cycle

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $92,554 in Impact and Boost Grants to six organizations in the final round of grants in the 2025 Impact Grant Cycle. This rolling grant process allows applicants to submit proposals online throughout the year, with quarterly reviews and funding decisions.

“Through grant funding from the Martin County Community Foundation, six new projects are on the way to becoming a reality, enhancing life in Martin County and confirming Martin County is a great place to call home,” said Kevin Lewis, MCCF Grant Chair. “As we close on 2025, we'd like to thank our Board of volunteers, CFP staff, community and non-profit leaders, and, of course, our generous donors. Without our donors, none of this would be possible. We look forward to 2026 and can't wait to see more community projects and organizational missions brought to life with the help of MCCF. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!”

Grant Recipients and projects:

Boost Grants:

• Community Action Leading Loogootee., Prepare, Present, & Publish

• New Beginnings Community Church, 2025 Saturday Lunch Program

Impact Grants:

• Martin Co. Historical Society, Traveling with History

• Loogootee Community School Corp., Diamond in the Rough

• Shoals Community School Corp., Keepin’ it Toasty!

• Shoals Senior Housing, Inc., Golden Gables

This grant cycle was funded by unrestricted endowments whose flexible funds can be used to meet the needs of Martin County as they arise for generations to come. Gifts to unrestricted endowments are being matched $2 for every $1 gifted, while funds remain. Contact Curt Johnson at 812-295-1022 or MCCF@cfpartner.org to learn more about how you can triple the impact of your gift.

The Martin County Community Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization whose mission is to be proactive in creating and growing an enduring source of charitable assets and to identify and respond to the changing needs of Martin County. 

MCCF Awards Over $7,700 in 2025 Classroom Grants

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded over $7,700 to nineteen Martin County teachers through the 2025 MCCF Classroom Grant Cycle.

The Classroom Grant program is designed to fund small, in-class projects that might not have a typical funding source. The goal is to help teachers provide additional educational projects that reinforce curriculum in a creative and innovative way that stimulates student learning. These activities should inspire students to go home and say, “Today in school we . . .”

“This year's Classroom Grant Program saw a host of different projects that teachers designed to emphasize what they are teaching and engross their students,” shared Jennifer Pace, CFP Grants Manager.  “It is a fun and rewarding experience getting to share in the teachers’ excitement for their projects and their appreciation for the classroom grant that enabled them to bring their projects to fruition.”

If you would like to help support our teachers through the classroom grant program, please contact Curt Johnson at (812) 295-1022 or mccf@cfpartner.org.

The Martin County Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, accepts and manages individual and business contributions made to permanent endowments, including the MCCF Education Fund which helps fund the annual Classroom Grants. MCCF uses the income earned by these endowments to improve the quality of life in Martin County for this generation and generations to come. Enhancing educational opportunities is a natural fit for this goal.

Grant recipients and project names follow:

Loogootee Community Schools

• Marci Arthur, Storm Kit Project

• Matthew Birt, Lion Manufacturing

• Lindsay Burch, Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

• Sarah Knepp, Hands-On Math

• Seasonal Lawson, Reading Foundations

• Andrea Lindsey, Creative Paws: Building Bright Futures

• MaKaylee Long, Reading Resources

• Krista Truelove, Third Grade Café

• Katie Wagler, Play with Purpose!

• Tyler Walton, Water Rocket

 Shoals Community Schools

• Kari Goodman, Sense the Fun

• Aimee Harder, Fun in P.E.

• Ruby Harder, Butterfly and Blossom Project

• Melanie Hawkins, Free Build STEM

• Heidi Hoffman (Elementary), Step up to the Plate

• Heidi Hoffman (Middle School), Measuring Fitness

• Molley Parsley, Tiny Seeds, Big Dreams

• Cassie Phillips, Plant Propagation and Tissue Culture

• Sarah Sexton, CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

• Wesley Stephenson, More is Less

Martin County Community Foundation Awarded $100,000 in Third Round of 2025 Impact Grant Cycle

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $100,000 in Impact and Boost Grants to eight organizations in the third round of grants in the 2025 Impact Grant Cycle. This rolling grant process allows applicants to submit proposals online throughout the year, with quarterly reviews and funding decisions.

“Martin County has been blessed with many generations of individuals that care deeply about this county,” said Lisa Starr, CFP Finance and Grants Officer.  “Through their generosity, we are able to support these eight projects and will support so many more in the future.”

The projects supported by these grants address a broad spectrum of community needs—ranging from youth development and senior support to food security, public safety, educational enrichment, and recreational opportunities. Each of these grants, funded by the Community Foundation’s unrestricted endowments, reflect an investment in a healthier, more vibrant future for Martin County.

Grant Recipients and projects: 

 Boost Grants: 

• Do What is Good, Inc., Uplands Regional Food System

• Martin Co. Treasurer, Logistical Equipment

Impact Grants: 

• Friends of Waggoners Chapel, Inc., A Comfortable Environment

• Loogootee Community School Corp., Loogootee Lions Strong!

• Lost River Township VFD, Essential Safety Armor

• Martin Co. Council on Aging, Transforming Spaces, Transforming Lives

• Shoals Community School Corp., Jugrox Robotix Game Play 2025

• Trinity Springs Mustering Elm, Courting Our Community

 The Martin County Community Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization whose mission is to be proactive in creating and growing an enduring source of charitable assets and to identify and respond to the changing needs of Martin County. To learn more about how you can positively impact Martin County, contact Curt Johnson at 812-295-1022 or MCCF@cfpartner.org. 

Martin County Community Foundation Awarded $86,100 in Second Round of 2025 Impact Grant Cycle

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $86,100 in Impact and Boost Grants to eleven organizations in the second round of grants in the 2025 Impact Grant Cycle. With this grant process, grantseekers can apply online year-round; applications are pulled and evaluated quarterly. 

 “It's encouraging to witness the growing number of nonprofit organizations in Martin County seeking grants to enhance the quality of life for both residents and visitors alike,” Kevin Lewis, MCCF Grants Chair, commented on the most recent cycle. 

 The projects receiving grants in this cycle cover a range of community needs, including safety, education, recreation, health, and animal welfare.  

 Grant Recipients: 

 Boost Grants: 

• Community Action Leading Loogootee (CALL), Gearing Up! 

• Indian Creek VFD, Breathing Easy 

• Youth First, Inc., 2025 Youth First Martin County 

Impact Grants:

• Crane Town Hall, Just a Swingin’ 

• Lions Baseball & Softball, Infield Renovations, Final 

• Loogootee Community School Corp., Boys Basketball, Slam Dunk 

• Loogootee Community School Corp., Girls Basketball, Swish

• Loogootee Pickleball, Inc., Solid Foundation 

• Martin Co. Alliance for Economic Growth, Community Roots 

• Martin Co. Historical Society, Building Preservation 

• Martin Co. Humane Society, Beatin’ the Heat 

• Shoals Elementary School Corp., Empowering Young Readers 

 “These impactful efforts would not be possible without the generous support of donors and the dedication of volunteers, whose contributions help make the community a better place for all,” added Lewis.  

This grant cycle was funded by unrestricted endowments whose flexible funds can be used to meet the needs of Martin County as they arise for generations to come. Contact Curt Johnson at 812-295-1022 or MCCF@cfpartner.org to learn more.  

The Martin County Community Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization whose mission is to be proactive in creating and growing an enduring source of charitable assets and to identify and respond to the changing needs of Martin County.   

MCCF Awarded Over $78,000 in First Round of Impact Grants of 2025

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $78,210 in Impact and Boost Grants to six local organizations in the first quarterly round of grants in the 2025 Open Application Grant Cycle. With this grant process, grantseekers can apply online year-round; applications are pulled and evaluated quarterly.

Kevin Lewis, MCCF Grants Chair, commented on the most recent cycle, “It’s really quite impressive seeing people unite with a shared purpose. None of this would be possible without the generosity and passion of the citizens of this great county.”

Daviess-Martin Joint County Parks and Recreation’s and the Martin County Solid Waste District’s grants were conditional upon raising additional funds for their projects. Both organizations raised the additional funds required to secure their grants.

Grant Recipients:

Boost Grants:

• Redemption Christian Church, Backpack Blessings

 Impact Grants:

• Daviess-Martin Joint Co. Parks and Recreation, Just Beachy

• Loogootee Community School Corp., Ready to Serve!

• Loogootee Community School Corp., Soft Landing

• Martin Co. 4-H Club Council, Inc., Building Community

• Martin Co. Solid Waste District, Kubota Match

• Shoals Community School Corp., Where the Green Grass Grows

 This grant cycle was funded by unrestricted endowments whose flexible funds can be used to meet the needs of Martin County as they arise for generations to come. Contact Curt Johnson at 812-295-1022 or MCCF@cfpartner.org to learn more.

 The Martin County Community Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization whose mission is to be proactive in creating and growing an enduring source of charitable assets and to identify and respond to the changing needs of Martin County. 

MCCF Awarded over $84,000 in Final Impact Grants of 2024

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $84,100 in Impact and Boost Grants to eight local organizations in the final round quarterly round of grants in the 2024 Open Application Grant Cycle. With this grant process, grantseekers can apply online year-round; applications are pulled and evaluated quarterly.

“Wow! Another grant cycle is complete,” said Megan Hawkins, MCCF Board member and Grants Chair, “This cycle illustrated some new needs in our community and grants were awarded to four new non-profit organizations.  We appreciate the good work being done in the community. Congratulations to all the organization board members, grant writer(s), and volunteers, and staff for all that you do to make these good works happen.”

Grant Recipients:

• Loogootee Mount Zion Wesleyan Church, First Aid

• Loogootee VFD Ladies Auxiliary, Extrication Equipment

• Martin Co. Historical Society, Willow Valley Train Wreck

• Friends of Waggoner’s Chapel, Inc., Chapel Renovation

• Historic Shoals River District, Inc., Enhancing Shoals’ Streetscape for Growth

• Martin Co. Amateur Radio Club / Martin Co. Fire & Rescue, Emergency Communications

• Martin Co. CEO / Martin Co. Alliance for Economic Growth, Martin Co. CEO Set-up

• Shoals Elementary School, Let’s Read – Library Books

• Shoals Junior/Senior High School, Ag Program

• Shoals Junior/Senior High School, Bright Futures

 This grant cycle was funded by unrestricted endowments whose flexible funds can be used to meet the needs of Martin County as they arise for generations to come. MCCF is currently offering a 2:1 match on gifts to its unrestricted endowments. By giving during this match period, you can triple your impact in Martin County. If you would like to take advantage of this great opportunity, don’t delay – the matching funds are running low. Contact Curt Johnson at 812-295-1022 or MCCF@cfpartner.org to learn more.

 The Martin County Community Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization whose mission is to be proactive in creating and growing an enduring source of charitable assets and to identify and respond to the changing needs of Martin County. 

2024 Martin County Classroom Grant Awards

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded over $9,400 to twenty-five Martin County teachers through the 2024 MCCF Classroom Grant Cycle.

The Classroom Grant program is designed to fund small, in-class projects that might not have a typical funding source. The goal is to help teachers provide additional educational projects that reinforce curriculum in a creative and innovative way that stimulates student learning. These activities should inspire students to go home and say, “Today in school we . . .”

"Awarding the Classroom Grant is always a joy.  We watch teachers explain to their classes what they would be purchasing with their checks; some younger students can't help but jump excitedly.  We received twenty-nine applications for projects that ranged from building snowmen to welding, preschool to high school.  I wish we would have had the funds to approve them all," said Lisa Starr, CFP Finance and Grants Officer.

If you would like to help support our teachers through the classroom grant program, please contact Curt Johnson at (812) 295-1022 or mccf@cfpartner.org.

The Martin County Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, accepts and manages individual and business contributions made to permanent endowments, including the MCCF Education Fund which helps fund the annual Classroom Grants. MCCF uses the income earned by these endowments to improve the quality of life in Martin County for this generation and generations to come. Enhancing educational opportunities is a natural fit for this goal.

Grant recipients and project names follow:

Loogootee Community Schools

• Marci Arthur, Storm Kit Project

• Levi Atkins, Published Comic Books

• Lindsay Burch, Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

• Tara Lengacher, Secret Stories

• Ashley Roach, Flexible Fun

• Krista Truelove, Third Grade Cafe

• Shannon Wagler, LES Makerspace Refresh!

• Tyler Walton, Graphic Design

• Joel Weitkamp, Guitars on the Go

 Shoals Community Schools

• Ethan Adams, Welding Shop

• Alisha Bailey, SCS Drama Club

• Ashton Berry, Community Involvement

• Terra Boyd, Biology/Earth and Space Labs

• Chris Boylan, Putting Resources in the Resource Room

• Kari Goodman, Innovative Minds STEM Project

• Melanie Hawkins, Fine Motor and Sensory Boxes

• Heidi Hoffman, Adventure Land Mini Golf!

• Theresa Holt, Health Care

• Sandi Kidwell, Maple Syrup Project

• Traci LeTourneau, Training Future Chefs

• Cassie Phillips, Experimenting with Delectable Emulsions

• Brian Smith, Physical Education

• Wesley Stephenson, Chemistry Lab

• Raysha Wininger, Welcome to Starbooks!

• Emelia Yanez, Sensory

Martin County Community Foundation Awarded Over $76,000 in Impact Grants on September 18

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $76,282 in Impact and Boost Grants to seven local organizations in the most recent quarterly round of grants in the Open Application Grant Cycle. With this grant process, grantseekers can apply online year-round; applications are pulled and evaluated quarterly.

Megan Hawkins, MCCF Board member and Grants Chair, said this about this latest grant cycle, “Another slate of grants was approved, and we are excited to announce the recipients. The grants represent a wide range of interests including education, recreation, safety, arts, and food security. These grants would not be possible without our generous donors. Many thanks, also, to the grant writers, grants committee, and Lisa Starr for organizing another cycle of grants. If you have a need in your organization, complete an application by October 31.”

MCCF also issued a $25,000 challenge grant to the Town of Shoals Park Board for their project “Shoals Field of Dreams”. They plan to add a Little League field to the park to accommodate the growing program. A challenge grant provides matching funds, helping organizations gain public awareness of their project goals and raise funds for their mission.  Once the challenge amount is raised, the Park Board will receive a $25,000 grant.

Grant Recipients:

• Loogootee Methodist Church, Martin Co. Toy Store 2024

• Daviess-Martin Joint Co. Parks and Recreation, Tornado Siren

• Loogootee Community School Corp., And the Beat Goes On

• Loogootee Community School Corp., Loogootee Golf Team Indoor Golf

• Martin Co. Ambulance Service, Transport Optimization Project

• New Beginnings Community Church, Saturday Lunch Program 2024

• Shoals Community School Corp., JugRox Robotix Game Play 2024

• Shoals Community School Corp., Play Ball

• Shoals Community School Corp., Jug Rox Farm: Cultivating the Future

• Town of Shoals, Re-CREATE-ing Overlook Park

 This grant cycle was funded by unrestricted endowments whose flexible funds can be used to meet the needs of Martin County as they arise for generations to come. MCCF is currently offering a 2:1 match on gifts to its unrestricted endowments. By giving during this match period, you can triple your impact in Martin County. If you would like to take advantage of this great opportunity, don’t delay – the matching funds are running low. Contact Curt Johnson at 812-295-1022 or MCCF@cfpartner.org to learn more.

 The Martin County Community Foundation is a charitable, non-profit whose mission is to be proactive in creating and growing an enduring source of charitable assets and to identify and respond to the changing needs of Martin County. 

Martin County Community Foundation Awards over $58,000 in the April, 2024, Open Grant Cycle

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $58,518 in Impact and Boost Grants to seven local organizations in the most recent quarterly round of grants in the Open Application Grant Cycle. With this grant process, grantseekers can apply online year-round; applications are pulled and evaluated quarterly.

Curt Johnson, the MCCF Development Director, commented on this most recent grant cycle, “It’s always good to see so many organizations applying for grants that are so impactful to our community. This last round of grants was no exception. We're thankful for the organizations that serve our county and for all the donors that help make these grants happen.”

MCCF also issued a challenge grant to Goodwill Cemetery Association. A challenge grant provides matching funds, helping organizations gain public awareness of their project goals and raise funds for their mission.  Once the challenge amount is raised, Goodwill Cemetery Association will be awarded a $15,000 grant.

Grant Recipients:

• Martin County Fire & Rescue, Prepare & Respond

• Daviess-Martin Joint County Parks and Rec., Lakeview Golf

• Martin County Historical Society, Comfort & Preserve

• Haysville Community VFD, Stay Safe

• Martin County Solid Waste Management District, Pickup and Recycle

• Indian Creek VFD, Mitcheltree Protection

• Loogootee JR/SR High School, Dig Deep, Set High

 This grant cycle was funded by unrestricted endowments whose flexible funds can be used to meet the needs of Martin County as they arise.  MCCF is currently offering a 2:1 match on gifts to its unrestricted endowments. By giving during this match period, you can triple your impact in Martin County. Contact Curt Johnson at 812-295-1022 or MCCF@cfpartner.org to learn more. 

The Martin County Community Foundation is a charitable, non-profit whose mission is to be proactive in creating and growing an enduring source of charitable assets and to identify and respond to the changing needs of Martin County. 

MCCF Awards Over $70,000 in the First 2024 Grant Cycle

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $70,889 in Impact and Boost Grants to seven local organizations in the first quarterly grant cycle of 2024. 

“It was great, once again, to see active community members doing great work in Martin County”, shared Megan Hawkins, the 2024 MCCF Grants Chairperson. “The MCCF Board is thankful for all the donors who made it possible to fund these projects in our communities, and we look forward to seeing these projects implemented.” 

Grant Recipients

• Martin County Council on Aging, Meals on Wheels Equipment

• Behind the Wire Ministries, Sprinkler System

• City of Loogootee, Loogootee Comprehensive Planning

• Hoosier Trails Council, Inc. #145, Boy Scouts of America, STEM Afterschool Program Expansion in Martin County

• Loogootee Pickleball, Inc, Pickleball Complex Nets & Posts

• Patoka Valley Aids Comm. Action Group, Inc., Loogootee PrideFest, 2024

• Shoals Community School Corp., Play Ball Phase III

If you are interested in helping support projects in Martin County, now is a great time to make a gift to an unrestricted endowment held by MCCF. These endowments finance grants such as these. The Martin County Community Foundation has applied for a $750,000 Matching Fund Grant through Lilly Endowment Inc.’s GIFT VIII. Lilly Endowment’s Matching Fund Grant will provide a $2 for $1 match for contributions to MCCF’s unrestricted endowments during GIFT VIII’s matching period (10/1/23 through 12/31/25), while funds remain. During the match period, your gift to an unrestricted fund will have triple the benefit to our community. To learn more about the match program, visit https://www.cfpartner.org/news. To see a list of unrestricted funds held by MCCF, visit https://www.cfpartner.org/funds.

The Martin County Community Foundation is a charitable, non-profit whose mission is to be proactive in creating and growing a permanent source of charitable assets and to identify and respond to the needs of Martin County.  For more information on leaving your legacy in Martin County contact Curt Johnson, MCCF Development Director, at (812) 295-1022 or mccf@cfpartner.org.

MCCF Spring 2024 Foundation News

Over $100,000 Awarded in October 2023 MCCF Grant Cycle

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $100,348 in Impact and Boost Grants to eight local organizations in the October 2023 quarterly grant cycle. The grants in this cycle will impact youth, arts, recreation, animals, and more.

 “We had another cycle of great applications,” shared Megan Hawkins, the 2023 MCCF Grants Committee Chairperson. “These projects exemplify how local organizations are striving to make a difference for others. The MCCF Board is excited to see these worthy projects come to life!”

Grant Recipients:

• Crane Town Hall, Bus Stop Shelter for Children of Crane

• Lions Baseball & Softball, Lions Field Improvement

• Loogootee Methodist Church, Martin County Toy Store

• LCSC, Loogootee Musical, A New Background

• Loogootee Pickleball, Inc., Loogootee 4-Court Pickleball Complex

• Martin County 4-H Club Council, Inc., Martin Co. 4-H Poultry Program Improvements

• Martin County Cancer Patient Services, MCCPS Youth Ambassador Program

• Martin County Humane Society, Shelter Upgrades & TNR

If you are interested in helping support projects in Martin County, now is a great time to make a gift to an unrestricted fund held by MCCF. These funds finance grants such as these. The Martin County Community Foundation has applied for a $750,000 Matching Fund Grant through Lilly Endowment Inc.’s GIFT VIII. Lilly Endowment’s Matching Fund Grant will provide a $2 for $1 match for contributions to MCCF’s unrestricted endowments during GIFT VIII’s matching period (10/1/23 through 12/31/25), while funds remain. During the match period, your gift to an unrestricted fund will have triple the benefit to our community. To learn more about the match program, visit https://www.cfpartner.org/news. To see a list of unrestricted funds held by MCCF, visit https://www.cfpartner.org/funds.

The Martin County Community Foundation is a charitable, non-profit whose mission is to be proactive in creating and growing a permanent source of charitable assets and to identify and respond to the needs of Martin County.  For more information on leaving your legacy in Martin County contact Curt Johnson at (812) 295-1022 or mccf@cfpartner.org.

MCCF 2023 Classroom Grant Recipients

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $9,000 to twenty-one Martin County teachers through the 2023 MCCF Classroom Grant Cycle.

The Classroom Grant program is designed to fund small, in-class projects that might not have a typical funding source. The goal is to help teachers provide additional educational projects that are creative, innovative, and stimulate student learning.

“Teachers dedicate themselves to educating the leaders and workforce of the future. They frequently spend their own money on projects that students will enjoy and will bring what they are teaching to life,” Judy Quyle, Classroom Grant Coordinator, said. “The Classroom Grant program is designed to support the teachers in their role as educators and to show our appreciation for the importance of their profession and dedication. In addition, the enthusiasm these projects create for the students can inspire a love of learning.”

Grant recipients and project names follow:

Loogoottee Community Schools
Marci Arthur, Storm Kits
Lindsay Burch, Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Katie Kidwell, It’s Cool to be Calm!
Tara Lengacher, Accelerated Reader
Ashley Roach, Engaging Literacy Circles with Chapter Books
Shannon Wagler, Science of Reading Small Groups for First Grade
Jayleigh Wagoner, Soft Start
Ashton Kahle, Classroom Calculators
Adalyn Hollihan, Teaching Students to Cook
Jenna Rupska, Creating Artists
Joel Weitkamp, Crash of the Cymbals 

Shoals Community Schools
Kenady Bratton, The Playbook of Reading
Lindsey Douglas, Exploring Math Through Hands-On Learning
Mimi Hawkins, 2nd Grade Hands-On Weather
Heidi Hoffman, Indoor Golf is Tee-rific!
Rebecca Rollins, Wondrous Opportunities with Weather
Amanda Turpin, I Escaped! Survival School PBL Unit
Cassie Phillips, Literacy in Science
Kari Goodman, Just One More Chapter
Megan Hawkins, Fabrication and Technology Learning
Wesley Stephenson, Rockets to the Moon

MCCF Awards $60,500 in Grants

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $60,500 in Impact and Boost Grants to seven local organizations in the July 2023 quarterly round of grants in the Open Application Grant Cycle. The grants span the fields of education, food insecurity, safety, and recreation.

A one to one, $10,000 Challenge Grant was issued to the Friends of Waggoners Chapel for the restoration of Waggoners Chapel. A Challenge Grant provides matching funds, helping organizations gain public awareness of their project goals and raise funds for their mission. MCCF will grant one dollar for every dollar raised by the Friends of Waggoners Chapel for the renovation project up to $10,000.

Megan Hawkins, the 2023 MCCF Grants Committee Chairperson, commented on this grant cycle, “It was great to see the large amount of grant applications received. There are so many great projects and initiatives happening in our county. The MCCF Board appreciates the volunteers and leaders in our communities who are making our county a better place.”

Grant Recipients:

• Crane Town Hall, $25,000, Crane Community Park

• JugRox Robotix (SCSC), $2,000, Competition Play 2023

• Loogootee VFD Ladies Auxiliary, $10,000, New Radios

• New Beginnings Community Church, $2,500, Saturday Children’s Lunches 2023

• Redeeming Grace Center for Women’s Ministries, 1,000, Women of Martin County, Client Assistance

• Shoals Community School Crop., 20,000, Play Ball!

MCCF Announces April 2023 Grant Recipients

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $42,593 in Impact Grants to five local organizations in the most recent quarterly round of grants in the Open Application Grant Cycle. With this grant process, grantseekers can apply online year-round; applications are pulled and evaluated quarterly.

Megan Hawkins, the MCCF Grants Committee Chairperson, commented on this latest grant cycle, “The Grants Committee was excited to see new applicants this cycle. They were very thoughtful, giving each application very careful consideration. We look forward to more applications being submitted in the next round of grants. The next deadline is July 31.”

Grant Recipients:

·       Behind the Wire Ministries, BTWM Climate Change

·       Community Action Leading Loogootee, Downtown Historic Preservation

·       Martin County Cancer Patient Services, HUGS4U2

·       Shoals Community School Corp., Learning Transformed

·       Shoals Community School Crop., Our Mission for This Kitchen

 This grant cycle was funded by unrestricted endowments whose flexible funds can be used to meet the needs of Martin County as they arise. 

MCCF Announces January 2023 Grant Cycle Recipients

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $31,609 in Impact Grants to five local organizations in the most recent quarterly round of grants in the new Open Application Grant Cycle. With this new grant process, grantseekers can apply online year-round; applications are pulled and evaluated quarterly.

Megan Hawkins, the MCCF Grants Committee Chairperson, commented on this latest grant cycle, “It’s exciting to see the proposals submitted for educational opportunities for youth and recreation in our county. Congratulations to each grant recipient; we look forward to seeing all the progress with pickleball and more. We are thankful for the impact these organizations have on our county.”

A 1:1, $25,000 challenge grant for the proposal “Loogootee Pickleball, Looking Forward” was awarded to Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth, fiscal sponsor for Loogootee Pickleball, Inc. A challenge grant provides matching funds, helping organizations gain public awareness of their project goals and raise funds for their mission.  MCCF will grant one dollar for every dollar raised by Loogootee Pickleball up to $25,000. Checks for the match may be written to Martin County Community Foundation, noting Loogootee Pickleball in the memo, and mailed to P.O. Box 28, Loogootee, IN 47553.

Grant Recipients:
Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth, Manufacturing Day Fall 2023, $2,000
R.S.V.P. of Daviess Co., Be Kindergarten Ready!, $880
St. John Catholic Church, Gibson’s Grace, $2,000
Shoals Community School Corporation, National RoxStars, $1,729

MCCF Spring 2023 Foundation News

MCCF Announces October Grant Cycle Recipients

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded over $98,000 in Impact Grants to six local nonprofits in the most recent quarterly round of grants in the new Open Application Grant Cycle. With this new grant process, grantseekers can apply online year-round; applications are pulled and evaluated quarterly.

The Community Foundation is governed by a volunteer board whose mission is to improve the quality of life in Martin County for this generation and generations to come. The Community Foundation accepts and manages individual and business contributions made to permanent endowments, some of which fund the annual grant cycle.

Alan Lagree is chairing the MCCF Grants Committee, “I am very excited that MCCF has executed two quarters of grants after historically providing grants once a year. This is tremendously important in enabling us to be responsive to the charitable organizations in our community and meet the needs of our residents.”

The Martin County Community Foundation is a public charity recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to be proactive in creating and growing an enduring source of charitable assets, and to identify and respond to the changing needs of Martin County. For more information, contact Curt Johnson at (812) 295-1022 or mccf@cfpartner.org.

Grant Recipients:

City of Loogootee, City and Town Youth Council, $5,000
Loogoottee Musical, Louder Please, $1,878 Loogootee Musical, When the Show is Over, $10,000
Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth, Grow Martin County, $5,000
Martin County Solid Waste Management District, Facility Upgrade & Equipment Repair, $35,000
Shoals Community School Corporation, Rox Center, $40,000
Youth First, Youth First Social Work in Martin County, $2,000

MCCF Announces the 2022 Classroom Grant Recipients

The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded just under $9,000 to twenty-four Martin County teachers through the 2022 MCCF Classroom Grant Cycle.

The Classroom Grant program is designed to fund small, in-class projects that might not have a typical funding source. The goal is to help teachers provide additional educational projects that are creative, innovative, and stimulate student learning.

The Martin County Community Foundation, a public charity recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3), accepts and manages individual and business contributions made to permanent endowments, including the MCCF Education Fund which helps fund the annual Classroom Grants. MCCF uses the income earned by these endowments to improve the quality of life in Martin County for this generation and generations to come. Enhancing educational opportunities is a natural fit for this goal.

If you would like to help support our teachers through the classroom grant program, please contact Curt Johnson at (812) 295-1022 or mccf@cfpartner.org.

Grant recipients and project names follow:

Angie Brookshire, Boston Tea Party Virtual Field Trip
Kenady Bratton, Enhancing Science Curriculum
Dennis Dahlen, Project Zoom
Amanda Fischer, Food Friday
Kallie Fuhrman, Reading Enthusiasts
Brittney Gibson, Marble Droppers
Jennifer Guinn, Games Galore!
Mimi Hawkins, Resources for Learning
Megan Hawkins, Engineering Pathway Tools
Heidi Hoffman, Cross Curriculum Sports!
Jill Holt, Out of My Mind Project
Megan Jones, Podcast Adventures
Christin Johnson, Hands on Math
Ben Kent, Future Farmers of America- Get Us Going on the Right Hoof
Katie Kidwell, Good Morning Pre-K!
Tara Lengacher, Rooted in Reading
Traci LeTourneau, Fine Motor Skills
Kimberly Perry, Mixing Up Some Fun!
Wesley Stephenson, Electricity
April Sutton, Buzzing for Math
Amanda Turpin, Small Group Literacy
Shannon Wagler, Storybook STEM - Building a Love for Reading and Science
Tyler Walton, Day of Dead
Raysha Wininger, First-Chapter Friday