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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 most recent quarterly grant cycle. The grants in this cycle will impact youth, arts, recreation, animals, and more.
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.