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.   

 
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