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.