One of the Foundation's many designated funds is established to provide financial support for a memorial honoring the United States submarine veterans who served on the USS Indianapolis (SSN 697). The memorial is currently under construction in Vincennes, IN. Dr. Bob Smiley, chairman of the SSN 697 Memorial Committee, has...
ROI: Advancing Out-Of-School STEM Learning Grants
We are pleased to announce the recipients of Regional Opportunity Initiatives, Inc.’s Advancing Out-Of-School STEM Learning Grants. ROI has provided the Foundation with a generous grant of $25,000 to support STEM-focused educational programming in Greene County. Those grant dollars have been passed on to five local programs: Manufacturing Skills For...
Jordyn Kieft of EGHS Named 2018 Lilly Scholar
We are thrilled to announce that Jordyn Kieft, a senior at Eastern Greene High School, has been named Greene County's 2018 Lilly Scholar! As the recipient of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, Jordyn will be awarded full tuition for four years to her choice of any accredited public or private...
Grants Awarded from Women of Worth & Board of Realtors Fund
Philanthropy is strong in Greene County as several funds at the Greene County Foundation made their annual awards. The Women of Worth membership meets annually to nominate, review, and award grants generated by their annual $120 membership fee. With a goal of having 100 WOW members, membership is open to...
Congrats 2017 Scholarship Winners!
Congratulations to all 2017 scholarship winners! We wish the best of luck to all winning students in the upcoming school year! Pictured: Rylee Ellett, Luke Hale, Aubri Lehman, Trey Neal, Cameron West, Shayley Gould, Derek Crane, Brennan Hughes, Thaniel Heath, Shelby Chestnut, Elizabeth Bredeweg, Emily Terry, Jaelyn Walker, Delaney Morin,...
Announcing Winners of Scholarships For College Students!
The Greene County Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the Helen Hunter Scholarship, the Kenny & Ruth Richardson Scholarship, and the Linton Tri Kappa Scholarship. All of these scholarships are established to provide funding for current college students who are continuing their post-secondary education beyond their freshman year,...
Abby Denham Named 2017 Lilly Scholar
Congratulations to Greene County's 2017 Lilly Scholar, Abby Denham! Abby is a senior at WRV High School. She will receive a four-year full tuition scholarship to any Indiana public or private college or university, as well as a yearly stipend of $900 for required books and supplies. This scholarship is...
Announcing 2016 Grant Awards!
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 competitive grant cycle! Six outstanding organizations have been selected as the recipients of this year's Community Support grants - a total of $53,700 will be awarded. This year's grant awards will go to the following organizations and projects: - PACE...
Two New Little Free Libraries
Two new Little Free Libraries were placed in Scotland and Switz City. The Little Free Libraries are created by the Greene County Literacy Coalition with the help of the Greene County Foundation.
2015 Grant Awards
The City of Jasonville through the Parks Department and the Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a $9,000 grant. $1,000 will be used to install weather sirens and expand the warning system in Jasonville and the surrounding area. The Jasonville Park Board will receive $8,000 to use at matching funds...