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.