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. 

LCCF Awards $29,938 in Grants for Disadvantaged Elderly

The Lawrence County Community Foundation Board of Directors approved grants totaling $29,938 to ten non-profit organizations from the Margie Marie Pennington Fund for the Elderly. The grants ranged from $500 to $6,438 and target fundamental areas of need for our elderly population.

The Margie Marie Pennington Fund is a charitable fund that was established in 2014 through Margie Pennington’s estate plans. Margie established the fund to assist disadvantaged elderly and homeless elderly individuals in Lawrence County, even though she had moved away from the county when she was 19. “Thanks to Margie’s generosity, the Pennington Fund provides support to local programs serving the needs of disadvantaged elderly in our community,” said Bradford Dykes, LCCF Grants Committee Chair, “Margie’s legacy will continue to provide this support for decades to come.”

The 2025 Pennington Grant recipients and projects include:

• Bertha’s Mission, Meal Delivery Program 2025

• Christian Women’s Connection / Mitchell First Church of God, Helping Hands for Seniors 2025

• Evelyn’s Blessing / OCCF, Evelyn’s Blessings

• Hoosier Hills Food Bank, 2025 Senior Supplemental Food

• Huron Baptist Church, Seniors in Need

• Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services, POP – Power of Protein

• Lions club of Bedford, Ramp Building Project 2025

• Seniors Citizens of Lawrence County, Senior Well-Being

• Southern Indiana Adult Guardianship Serves (SIAGS), Solutions Center, Timeless Connections

• Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living (SICIL), Cool Seniors 2025·      

To learn more about how you can make a lasting impact and spread kindness beyond your lifetime, contact Hope Flores at (812)279-2215 or LCCF@CFPartner.org to discuss how LCCF can assist you in achieving your charitable goals.

The Lawrence 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 Lawrence County.

LCCF awards $86,972 in Boost and Impact Grants

The Lawrence County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $76,511 in Impact Grants to nineteen non-profit agencies through the 2025 LCCF Open Grant Cycle.  An additional $10,461 was awarded in Boost Grants to six organizations. Boost Grants have a $2,000 cap and are for smaller projects or general support for an organization.

A $15,000 Conditional Grant was awarded to Bertha’s Mission for building repairs. The grant will be awarded once the remaining funds needed to complete the project are raised.

“Lawrence County is blessed to have a wide variety of non-profit organizations that add to the quality of life in our county,” Bradford Dykes, LCCF Grants Committee Chair, observed. “Through these grants we hope to extend and improve the impact of their programs and services for our residents.”

Grant Recipients and Projects

Impact Grants

• City of Mitchell, Keepin’ Cool in the Shade

• Friends of Spring Mill State Park, Chimney Swift Tower

• Hoosier Hills Food Bank, Mobile Pantry

• Huron Baptist Church, Swing High

• Indian Creek VFD, Knoggin Safety

• Lawrence Co. 4-H Clubs & Fair Assoc., Inc., Building Possibilities

• Lawrence Co. 4-H Council, Inc., Superior STEAM,  Full STEAM Ahead for Literacy

• Lawrence Interfaith Endeavor, Inc. (LIFE), Restock the Pantry

• Mitchell Community Schools, Futureopolis

• MJHS/MHS Winter Guard Boosters, Spin, Toss, Repeat

• Pleasant Run Park, Inc., Swingin for the Fences

• Salvation Army, Lawrence Co., See a Need, Fill a Need

• Shawswick Township Trustee, Lawrence Co., Ensuring Safety

• Shawswick Volunteer Firefighters, OUT with the OLD, IN with the NEW

• Special Olympics, Walking on Sunshine!

• Springville Community Assoc., Community Inclusiveness

• Stone City Alliance for Recover & Hope, Sanctuary of a Bed

• United Way of South Central Indiana, Dolly Parton Imagination Library 2025

• White River Humane Society, Making an Impact – One Animal at a Time

Boost Grants

• Land of Limestone Master Gardeners, Lawrence Co., Gardening for Education & Health

• Lawrence Co. Soil and Water Cons. Dist., Lawrence County Water Quality

• Mitchell Walking Club, Inc., 2026 Back to School

• North Lawrence Stars Soccer, Middle School Soccer

• Purdue Extension, Lawrence Co., Be Heart Smart in Lawrence County

• Serenity Club of Bedford, Serenity 2025·       

“We want to extend our thanks to the many Lawrence County Community Foundation donors whose contributions make this a great place to live,” Dykes added.

This grant cycle was primarily funded by unrestricted endowments whose flexible funds can be used to meet the needs of Lawrence County – today’s known needs, and tomorrow’s unknown needs.  Contact Hope Flores, Community Foundation Partnership CEO, at 812-279-2215 or LCCF@cfpartner.org to learn more about how you can join us in making Lawrence County a great place to live and work.

The Lawrence County Community Foundation, a public charity, is governed by a volunteer board whose mission is to improve the quality of life in Lawrence 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.