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 $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.

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 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.

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 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

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 2022 Impact Grant Recipients

The Lawrence County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded over $69,000 in Impact Grants to eighteen local agencies through the 2022 LCCF Open Grant Cycle.  Earlier this summer, LCCF awarded Boost Grants totaling $11,877 to eight organizations through the 2022 Open Grant Cycle. 

In addition to the $60,866 awarded Thursday, challenge grants totaling $8,500 were issued to the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County and Green Hill Cemetery Association. 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.

 Kim Sipes chaired the LCCF Grants Committee this year, “This year’s grants cover a wide range of projects representing the needs throughout the community and give us a great overview of the work these organizations are doing. It is impressive what is being accomplished.”

Below is a summary of how each organization will use the awarded funding:

BNLHS Band & Music Boosters - $10,000 toward the purchase of a new semi-trailer to replace their 30-year-old trailer.  The trailer will safely transport band instruments and equipment to competitions and performances throughout the region.

Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County – Up to $6,000 (2:1 challenge) to purchase AED units.

First Christian Church of Bedford - $3,999 to make the Bedford Camp and Conference Center playground accessible to children with limited mobility.

Friends of Spring Mill State Park - $3,650 total was awarded; $1,150 for equipment to be used in the Pioneer Print Shop and $2,500 to improve the accessibility of the Nature Center.

Green Hill Cemetery Association - $2,500 (1:1 Challenge) to repair and replace the wrought iron fencing surrounding the cemetery.

Hoosier Hills Food Bank – $4,000 to put toward the cost of a new refrigerated truck that will serve Lawrence and surrounding counties.

Kappa Kappa Kappa Gamma Epsilon Chapter - $500 to defray the cost of buses during the Spring Mill State Park Candlelight Tour.

Knights of Columbus, Council 1166 - $3,000 to replace furniture in the LARC common area where clients gather for lunch and large group activities.

Lawrence Co. 4-H Council, Inc. - $5,070 to provide opportunities for social engagement and leadership development in the youth of our community.

Lawrence Co. Historical and Genealogical Society - $4,605 to provide the technology needed to inventory artifacts and record Lawrence County history.

Lawrence Co. Independent Schools - $1,500 to provide gardening supplies for their Phoenix Garden Club Farm to Table program.

Marshall Township VFD - $4,700 to provide a ventilation system to remove smoke and fumes from structures making it safer for firefighters.

Raptors Rise Rehabilitation Center - $2,300 Urban Owl program which will educate participants on the importance of Screech Owls and provide each participant with a nest box kit.

Salvation Army Lawrence County - $4,000 to provide assistance to Lawrence County residents facing unexpected financial setbacks and other urgent needs.

Stone City Alliance for Recovery & Hope - $5,980 to provide bunk beds for the Men’s Warming Shelter.

Stonegate Arts & Education Center - $1,400 to provide microphones/headsets and props for their Kids Arts Camp.

White River Humane Society – $4,000 for the spay and neuter program.

Youth First - $2,162 to provide technology support for the Youth First social worker at Mitchell Community Schools.

LCCF Awards 2021 Impact Grants

The Lawrence County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded over $59,000 in Impact Grants to sixteen local agencies through the 2021 LCCF Open Grant Cycle.  Earlier this summer, LCCF awarded Boost Grants totaling $18,450 to eleven organizations through the 2021 Open Grant Cycle. 

The Community Foundation 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. 

 The 2021 Impact Grant Cycle was funded by the Ralph W. “Shorty” & Bette Robison Fund, David Allen Jacobs Community Fund, Bicentennial Fund, Smithville Charitable Foundation Fund, Earlyn & Alvera Burkhart Hill and Orlin & Imogene Burkett Memorial Fund, William A. Poling Fund for Lawrence County, Patrick & Sharon Robbins Fund for Lawrence County, Sargent Family Fund, Dollens Fund, Chloral Hilderbrand Community Grants Fund, Jim & Annette Seib Community Fund, Harold “Mac” & Shirley McReynolds Fund, Hoosier Hills Credit Union Community Fund, Bob Bridge Fund, Brett Terry Community Fund, Bedford Federal Savings Bank Community Fund, JoEllen (Alhorn) Lee Community Fund, Ferguson Community Fund, German American Bancorp Fund, and the Paul & Patty Ford Community Fund.  Additional funding was provided by the Lawrence County Community Foundation Education Fund, the Morris D. Norman Fund, and the M. Jeanette Norman Fund.

 Grant checks totaling $42,302 were distributed at an open house Thursday at the new office (3315 W. 5th Street).  An additional $17,300 was awarded as challenge grants to LOOP (City of Mitchell), Fayetteville Community Lions Club, and Green Hill Cemetery Association. A challenge grant provides matching funds, helping organizations gain awareness and raise funds for their mission.  Once the challenge amount is raised, the grant check is presented to the organization.

 Barbara Terry chaired the LCCF Grants Committee this year, “The grant applications received were from a wide variety of non-profits in Lawrence County. It is great to see that these organizations have survived the pandemic and are intent on continuing to provide services which might not otherwise be possible for Lawrence County and its residents.” Terry added “The generous financial support of the citizens of Lawrence County makes this grant process possible.”

The Lawrence 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 Lawrence County.  For more information contact Hope Flores at (812) 279-2215 or hope@cfpartner.org.

Grant recipients and project names follow:

• Bertha’s Mission, Meal Prep

• Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County, Whatever it Takes!

• Christian Women’s Connection, CWC Helping Hands Community 2021

• First Christian Church of Bedford, Bringing Accessibility to Camp Bedford

• Hope Resource Center, Sibling & Fatherhood Program Classes

• Kappa, Kappa, Kappa; Gamma Epsilon Chapter, 2021 Candlelight Tour of Spring Mill Park Buses

• Knights of Columbus, Council 1166, Adaptive Playground

• Lawrence Co. Cancer Patient Services, Port-able Shirts

• Lawrence Co. Cancer Patient Services, Patient Care

• Lawrence Co. Foster Support Group, Foster Family Christmas Party

• Lawrence Co. Prosecutors Office, Serving our Survivors

• Marion Township Rural Fire Department, EMS Division Operations Update

• Shawswick VFD, Fire Pump

• White River Humane Society, Fixing Fine Felines

Challenge Grants: 

• LOOP – City of Mitchell, ADA-Compliant Pool Ramp

• Fayetteville Community Lions Club, The Red Barn Roof Replacement

• Green Hill Cemetery Association, Green Hill Cemetery Entrance Repairs

LCCF Awards $18,125 for Grants for Disadvantaged Elderly

The Lawrence County Community Foundation announced the 2021 grant recipients from the Margie Marie Pennington Fund for Elderly; the awards ranged from $1,624 to $4,000.  The Pennington endowment was created to assist organizations with programs impacting elderly in Lawrence County, Indiana, that are disadvantaged or homeless.

 Endowments, such as the Margie Marie Pennington Fund, are perpetual. Although Pennington passed away several years ago, her legacy will go on forever in Lawrence County through the grants issued from the endowment.

 “If people direct assets to permanent endowments in their wills, then they, too, can have an impact forever,” Hope Flores, CEO of the Community Foundation said. “One that goes on long after they’re gone. The Lawrence County Community Foundation can help you serve your community, whatever your interests are.  An endowment fund may benefit a field of interest or specific charities or causes serving Lawrence County.”

 “The best part of Margie’s gift is that it will only continue to grow over time”, Flores added.  “Although Margie is gone, her gift to the community foundation will continue to meet the needs of Lawrence County disadvantaged or homeless elderly forever.”

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

The 2021 Pennington Grant recipients and projects include:

•  Bertha's Mission, Meal Delivery/Elderly Disadvantaged

• Christian Women's Services, Senior Pennington Grant 2021

• Hoosier Hills Food Bank, Supplemental Food Purchasing – Lawrence County

• Hoosier Uplands, Appliance and Home Repair for Elderly

• Law. Co. Cancer Patient Services, Ensuring to Boost Well Being

• White River Humane Society, Every Senior Needs a Friend

Lawrence County Community Foundation Announces Grant Recipients of 2020 Open Grant Cycle

The Lawrence County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded over $80,000 to twenty-eight local agencies through the 2020 LCCF Open Grant Cycle. 

The Community Foundation 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. 

The 2020 grant cycle was funded by the David Allen Jacobs Community Fund, Sargent Family Fund, Bob Bridge Fund, German American Bancorp Fund, Earlyn & Alvera Burkhart Hill and Orlin & Imogene Burkett Memorial Fund, Ralph W. “Shorty” & Bette Robison Fund, William A. Poling Fund for Lawrence County, Bicentennial Fund, Patrick & Sharon Robbins Fund, Dollens Fund, Chloral Hilderbrand Community Grants Fund, Jim & Annette Seib Community Fund, Harold “Mac” & Shirley McReynolds Fund, Hoosier Hills Credit Union Community Fund, Brett Terry Community Fund, Bedford Federal Savings Bank Community Fund, JoEllen (Alhom) Lee Community Fund, Ferguson Community Fund, Smithville Charitable Foundation Fund, and the Paul & Patty Ford Community Fund.  Additional funding was provided by the Lawrence County Community Foundation Education Fund, the Morris D. Norman Fund, and the M. Jeanette Norman Fund.

Grant checks totaling $50,422 were distributed Tuesday.  Proposals for COVID-19 related programs were pulled and funded as Emergency Relief Grants, enabling Bertha’s Mission, Salvation Army, Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services, and Hoosier Hills Food Bank to receive checks in early June.  These grants totaled $20,500.

An additional $9,133 was awarded as challenge grants to Ainsley’s Angels, Green Hill Cemetery, Lincoln Elementary Green Thumbs, and Purdue Extension-Lawrence County.  A challenge grant provides matching funds, helping organizations gain awareness and raise funds for their mission.  Once the challenge amount is raised, the grant check is presented to the organization.

Ray Robison chaired the LCCF Grants Committee this year, “It is always amazing to see the number of quality organizations we receive grant applications from and the diverse group of people they serve. We are honored to be able to help.” Robison added “The Lawrence County Community Foundation Grants Committee works hard to spread the grants throughout the county so that we are able to benefit as many people as possible.” 

 The Lawrence 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 Lawrence County.  For more information contact Hope Flores at (812) 279-2215 or hope@cfpartner.org.