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. 

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. 

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. 

LCCF Awards $18,225 in Grants for Disadvantaged Elderly

The Lawrence County Community Foundation board of directors has approved grants to six non-profit organizations from the Margie Marie Pennington Fund for the Elderly; the awards ranged from $1,625 to $5,000.  This year’s grants target fundamental areas of need for our elderly population. Food insecurity, loneliness, and those extra supplies that cost so much are provided through these programs giving our elderly the peace of mind that they can get what they need.

“The Margie Marie Pennington Fund is a charitable fund that was established in 2014 through Margie Pennington’s estate plans. Margie had a desire to assist disadvantaged elderly and homeless elderly individuals in Lawrence County, even though she had moved away from the county when she was 19. The fund aims to continue Margie's legacy by providing grants to support these individuals,” explained Brent Maudlin, LCCF 2024 Grants Committee Chairperson. “This year, grants totaling more than $18,000 were distributed from the Pennington Fund to further its mission. If you're interested in learning more about how you can make a lasting impact and spread kindness beyond your lifetime, you can reach out to the office of the Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF) to discuss how they can assist you in achieving your charitable goals.”

The 2024 Pennington Grant recipients and projects include:

• Bertha’s Mission, Meal Delivery to Disadvantaged Elderly

• Christian Women’s Connection / Mitchell First Church of God, Helping Hands for Seniors 2024

• Hoosier Hills Food Bank, 2024 Senior Supplemental Food

• Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services, Not Just Liquid

• Purdue Extension, Lawrence County, Food for Health and Cambridge Square – Bedford

• White River Humane Society, A Chance for a Friend

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.

For more information on leaving your legacy in Lawrence County contact Hope Flores at (812) 279-2215 or hope@cfpartner.org.

Lawrence County Community Foundation Awards $100,000 in Boost and Impact Grants

The Lawrence County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded over $91,592 in Impact Grants to twenty-two local agencies through the 2024 LCCF Open Grant Cycle.  An additional $7,800 was awarded in Boost Grants to five organizations. Boost Grants have a $2,000 cap and are for smaller projects or general support for an organization.

 “It's grant season, an exciting time when the Community Foundation fulfills its promise to past contributors.” Brent Maudlin, LCCF Grants Committee Chair, shared. “The dollars given in previous years have been invested and their growth is now being reinvested into these Lawrence County grants. This year, we received a long and diverse list of applications, reflecting the high need in our community. While we are unable to say yes to all requests, the good news is that a majority of the requests have been either partially or fully funded, resulting in tens of thousands of new dollars flowing into the places we call home through various non-profit organizations.”

Brent, added, “If you're interested in helping increase the funds available for future grants, there are opportunities, in some cases, to have your contribution matched at a ratio of $2 for every $1 you give! Contact our Community Foundation staff to learn how you can spread kindness and benefit Lawrence County for generations to come.”

Impact Grants and Projects:

• BNLHS Band & Music Boosters, BNL Performing Arts Program

• Families Forever, Privacy and Respect

• Families Forever, Understanding Addiction Community Series

• Friends of Spring Mill State Park, To Air is Human

• Hoosier Hills Food Bank, Lawrence County Food Purchasing

• Hoosier Trails Council, BSA 145, STEM Afterschool Programs in Lawrence County

• Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation, Hoosier Uplands Back to School Bash

• Hope Resource Center, Lab Expansion

• Indian Creek VFD, Bunker Gear

• Knights of Columbus, Council 1166 (St. Vincent de Paul Church), Hannah’s World

• Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services, Cap it Off

• Lawrence County Museum of History, Community Displays

• Oolitic Kiwanis (Hoosier Uplands EDC), Frying Fish for Our Future

• Pleasant Run Park, Inc., Lipstick and Rouge

• Raptors Rise Rehabilitation Center, Get the Lead Out!

• Salvation Army Lawrence County, Emergency Assistance 2024

• Shawswick Township Trustee, Lawrence County, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

• Shawswick Volunteer Fire Department, Control & Extinguish

• Special Olympics, Lawrence County, in the House!!

• Stone City Alliance for Recovery and Hope, SARAH’s Second Chance Shop

• Stonegate Arts & Education Center, Stonegate Musical Arts Expansion

• Superior Steam (Lawrence County 4-H Council), Superior STEAM Pipeline Programs

• White River Humane Society, Making a Difference for Animals

Boost Grants and Projects:

• Becky’s Place (Catholic Charities), A Healthier Living Environment

• Bedford Revitalization Inc., Culture Crawl 2025

• First Christian Church of Bedford, Bedford Camp ADA Water Fountain

• Team OC, A Better Tomorrow at Burris Elementary

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

 LCCF also issued Challenge Grants totaling $11,000 to two organizations. 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, a grant check is presented to the organization. Challenge Grants were issued to the following organizations:

• Mitchell Walking Club applied for a grant to help them provide sneakers to Mitchell Community School students. They will be awarded $1,000 once their challenge is met.

• Lawrence Interfaith Endeavor, Inc. (LIFE) applied for a grant to support their Life Blessings program which provides food for the weekend for Mitchell and North Lawrence elementary students. Once their challenge is met, LIFE will be awarded a $10,000 grant.

This grant cycle was primarily funded by unrestricted endowments whose flexible funds can be used to meet the needs of Lawrence County as they arise.  To learn more about the 2 to 1 match  for unrestricted gifts, contact Hope Flores, CFP CEO, at 812-279-2215 or LCCF@cfpartner.org to learn more.

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.

LCCF Summer 2024 Foundation News

The Summer edition of the Foundation News will catch you up on the latest happenings at the Lawrence County Community Foundation.

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.

LCCF Winter 2023 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.

LCCF 2023 Classroom Grant Recipients

LCCF awarded just under $10,000 in Classroom Grants to thirty0two Lawrence County teachers through the 2023LCCF 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.

“Our teachers work hard to establish a strong educational foundation for our students. Often they spend their own money to provide extra learning opportunities for their students,” said Judy Quyle, Classroom Grants Coordinator. “Through the Classroom Grant program LCCF hopes to not only support the teachers in their essential role in educating our children, but to enhance the learning experience for the children.” The grants fund projects that reinforce the lessons in the classroom and excite the students about what they are learning.

Grant recipients and project names:

North Lawrence Community Schools
Danielle Fish, Sensory Experience
Karyn Key, Love For Literacy
Sabrina Sumpter, Social-Emotional Awareness and Learning Techniques
Allison Brown, Sensory Supported Safe Space
Stacy Mundy, Hatching Chicks with Mrs. Mundy
Rachel Boshears, Science of Reading in our Hands
Crystal Fisher, Let’s Glow! Review Day Rotation Stations
Naomi Trojan, Sensory Overload
Sean Steele, Advanced Tie Dye T-shirts
Nicholas Boyd, Snatoms Molecular Modeling Kits
JoAnna Hackney, Sewing Stars
Lacy Hawkins, Hands on History with Prehistoric Tools
Alita Masters, Making Through the Day
Matthew Ray, Personality Masks
Hilary Whitaker, Making Economics Relevant
Logan Felts, Hatching Interest!
Aaron Harrell, Advisory News
Amanda Nixon, Sensory/Safe Space

 Mitchell Community Schools
Kamala Blevins, Increase Academic Learning Through Play
Shannon Thomas, Fine Motor Readiness
Hannah Courtright, Light Up Heart Model
Tiffany Church, Care Cubbies
Erica Cuellar, Snack Cart
Matt Olson, Student Advancement in Construction
Margaret Sears, Cross-Curricular Earth Day Celebration

Lawrence County Independent Schools
Jenny Hopper, Classroom Fundamentals
Regina Weir, Outdoor Classroom: Food Demonstration Site

Springville Community Academy
Danielle Garrison, Xtra Math, Xtra Smart Kiddos!
Amy Spence Greenan, Yellow and Blue Go Green

Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic School
Melissa Banks, Art of the World
Holly Thatcher, Comparing Modern and Ancient Cephalopods
Spencer Wardlow, Overcoming our Hoopstacles

$30,000 in 30th Anniversary Surprise Grants

In celebration of 30 years serving Lawrence Couny, LCCF is awarding $30,000 in surprise Anniversary Grants. Between now and Thanksgiving, we will be awarding ten $3,000 grants to local non-profit organizations that were selected by Board vote.

The Anniversary Grant program was announced at our 30th Anniversary Dinner and the first award was presented to the White River Humane Society. As each surprise grant is awarded, the recipient will be announced on Facebook.

Surprise Grant #1: White River Humane Society
Surprise Grant #2: Bertha’s Mission
Surprise Grant #3: Little Theatre
Surprise Grant #4: Mitchell Community Public Library
Surprise Grant #5: Bedford Public Library
Surprise Grant #6: City of Mitchell Parks and Recreation
Surprise Grant #7: Friends of Spring Mill State Park
Surprise Grant #8: Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services
Surprise Grant #9: 630 Recovery Place / Celebrate Recovery
Suprise Grant #10: Lawrence County Larc. (LARC)

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!

LCCF Awards 2023 Boost and Impact Grants

Superior STEAM Grant Presentation. Pictured lefto to right: Lisa Starr, CFP Grants and Finance Officer; Brent Maudlin, LCCF Board Vice President; with Superior STEAM: Rich Schmitt, Tyson Chase, Joslynn White, Seraphina Tomlin, Owen Schmitt, Nathan Tomlin, Josh Tomlin, Iris Tomlin, and Archer Tomlin

The Lawrence County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded over $70,000 in Impact Grants to eighteen local agencies through the 2023 LCCF Open Grant Cycle.  An additional $8,200 was awarded in Boost Grants to five organizations. Boost Grants have a $2,000 cap and are for smaller projects or general support for an organization.

Brent Maudlin, LCCF Grants Committee Chair, said, “This year, more so than past years, we had a long list of applicants with projects covering one end of the county to the other.  The committee was very thoughtful and carefully considered every application. The grant requests surpassed the dollars available, and the committee had to make tough decisions.  We know the projects awarded will impact many segments of the community and we’re thankful for all the volunteers that will use these grant dollars along with their hard work to grow our community one project at a time.”

LCCF also issued Challenge Grants totaling $24,572 to three organizations. 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, a grant check is presented to the organization. Challenge Grants were issued to the following organizations:

·        The City of Mitchell for improvements to the basketball court at Memorial Park. Once the challenge is met, Mitchell will receive a $10,472 grant to help fund this project.

·        The Lawrence County Horse & Pony Club (Lawrence County 4-H Council) applied for a grant to expand their warm-up arena to accommodate their growing club. They will be awarded a $6,500 grant once their challenge is met.

·        Junior Stars, Inc. is a newly formed organization to support youth football. Once their challenge is met, they will receive a $7,600 grant to purchase football equipment. Junior Stars met their challenge and were awarded their grant.

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.

Impact Grants and Projects:

• BNLHS Band & Music Boosters, And the Beat Goes On

• Friends of Spring Mill State Park, Spring Mill Tandem Kayaks

• Hoosier Hills Food Bank, Supplemental Food 2023

• Hope Resource Center, Privacy and Security

• Knights of Columbus, Council 1166 (St. Vincent de Paul Church), Multi-Sensory Room 2023

• Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services, Soothing the Pain

• Lawrence County Soil & Water Conservation District – Putting Down Roots in the Bedford Tree Nursery

• Mitchell Community Public Library, Children’s Department Early Learning Upgrade

• Mitchell Community Schools, Bringing Industry 4.0 at Mitchell High School

• Mitchell Community Schools, MJHS Project Based Learning Community 5K & Food Drive

• Pleasant Run Park, Inc., Playground Palooza Project

• Salvation Army Lawrence County, Emergency Assistance Program

• Shawswick Township Trustee, Gas Monitors

• Shawswick Volunteer Fire Department, Protect and Preserve

• Springville Community Academy, Medical Office Restoration

• Springville Community Association, Come On In

• Superior Steam (Lawrence County 4-H Council), Superior STEAM OSMO Education

• White River Humane Society, Stop the Cycle and Make a Difference

• Youth First, Mental Health Supports for Mitchell Students

Boost Grants and Projects:

• Indian Creek Volunteer Fire Department, SCBA Bottles

• Indiana Health Center, Lawrence County, Serving Lawrence County

• Lawrence County Historical & Genealogical Society, Preserving Our Past – DMH Collection

• Mitchell Community Schools, MHS Agriculture/Horticulture Agribusiness

• NLCS Robotics Booster Club, Robotics

GM Bedford Casting Operations Partners with LCCF to Provide Local Volunteer Fire Departments with Safety Gear, Equipment, and Supplies

GM Bedford Casting Operations Reinforces Commitment to Bedford Community Through Nonprofit Grant Program

Local facility provides $50,000 in grants to four area nonprofits

BEDFORD, Indiana — General Motors recently completed the national grant distribution of its 2023 Community Impact Grants (CIG) Program  to its recipients – totaling $3 million in grants to 157 nonprofits across its U.S. manufacturing communities. 

In Bedford, Indiana, this meant $50,000 in grants to four local nonprofits.

The CIG program is one example of how General Motors supports growth in local communities. Through this program, local manufacturing facilities collaborate with GM’s corporate giving arm to identify nonprofits helping address local issues facing their community.

“The generosity of GM and our workforce in this community inspires me every day,” said Mark Dickman, plant director at GM Bedford Casting Operations.” GM has been in this community for more than 81 years and we see the positive impact these local organizations can have when they have the resources to do so. Whether it’s an investment of time or money, we are committed to serving and growing with the greater Bedford community and all of the communities in which GM employees live and work.”

The 2023 Bedford-area grant recipients include:  

·        United Way of South Central Indiana – grant funds will support four elementary school STEM classrooms with needed supplies for the 2023-24 school year.

·        Community Foundation Partnership, Inc. – grant funds will support equipment, safety gear, and supplies for Volunteer Fire Departments. This funding helps emergency responders who do not receive compensation but volunteer to help people in the communities we serve, whether fighting fires, working traffic accidents, or helping with lift assists.

·        Lawrence County Economic Growth Council – grant funds will support the Introduction to Local Jobs & Skills (ILJAS) course to equip Lawrence County community members with the skills to gain and maintain living wage employment. ILJAS is a 3-week course introducing welding, machining, construction, health sciences, workplace safety, and soft skills.

·        Foundation for Monroe County Community Schools – grant funds will support the purchase of Micro:bit and sensor kits to ensure teachers have the technology needed to support lessons that meet state standards in computer science. Teachers using the STEAM lab will have access to the kits, which is critical in giving our students the skills they need to become future programmers, engineers, and designers.

Since 2019, GM has granted more than $13 million to nonprofits in its facility communities, and $222,000 to the Bedford region through the Community Impact Grants program. 

General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at https://www.gm.com.

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 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

LCCF Announces the 2022 Classroom Grant Recipients

The Lawrence County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded just under $9,000 to twenty-four Lawrence County teachers through the 2022 LCCF 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 Lawrence 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 Great Grants Fund for K-12 education grants, LCCF Education Fund, and the Paris P. and Lottie (Collins) Porter Education Fund, which help fund the annual Classroom Grants. LCCF uses the income earned by these endowments to improve the quality of life in Lawrence 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 Hope Flores at (812) 279-2215 or hope@cfpartner.org to learn how you can contribute to the endowment for Classroom Grants.

 Grant recipients and project names follow:

Francesca  Baglivi, Star Stitchers Knitting and Crochet ClubRobin Bennett, Engagement, Sensory, Affirmations, Extra Needs, Attention and Love. I Can Do This!!!
Allison Brown, Super Start with S.T.E.A.M Bins
Jamie Day, Multi-Sensory Letter Formation and Identification
Beth Felts, Learning to Teach and Teaching to Learn Through Puppetry
Danielle Fish, Resource ReDo
Thea Frank, Project Booster for All-STAR Rocket Scientists
Sarah Johnson, 5th Grade Store Project
Kylee Jones, Life Skill Lessons
Sharon Kittaka, Build it and They Will Learn
Lucretia Kuehn, On Top with Vex Go Robotics!
Joachim Ladwig, KB9BNL The All-STAR HAM Radio Club
Melissa Lambrecht, Regulation Stations
Cassie Leonard, Meaningful Media
Rebecca Long, Making Math Fun
Jeanette Martin, Greenhouse
Kirsten Martin, Going Mobile
Jamie Norman, Fostering Scientific Minds
Amanda Ochs, Morning Bin Friends
Whitney Reed, 3Doodler Stations
Amy Spence, Counting our Spring Chickens
Amy  Voris, Theme Park Design
Spencer Wardlow, Color Craze: Cooperation and Competition
Hilary Whitaker, Creativity in Microeconomics

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